Friday’s Devotion: What We Can't Do for Ourselves USED

Modified and used 11-22-21

2 Timothy 1:9  He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.

Our dogs never turn down food.  Whenever either Joe or I go into the kitchen Daisy is right there hoping we’ll drop something on the floor. When I turn the laptop off or close my Nook at night Dino starts barking because he knows it’s time for them to get a treat before bedtime.  Dandy’s ears perk up at any food related sound.  I told Joe how sad it is that our dogs are totally dependent upon us for their life-giving food.  I would hate to be in that position.  I’m fortunate to be able to do for myself.  When it comes to our salvation though, there is nothing we can do to earn it. We are saved not by our good works but by our faith in Jesus Christ.  That doesn’t mean God won’t expect us to do good works but those works come as our response to God’s grace not as a way to earn it. Scripture also says faith without works is dead.  Just remember it’s very difficult to coast up hill.

Almighty God, We’ve received a great gift from you.  Lead us to more ways to live out our faith in response to your love and grace.  Give us faith that is living and active.  We ask in the name of the only one who makes salvation possible. Amen.