DEVO 08.01.23

DEVO. 08.01.23

“Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off.” (Romans‬ ‭11‬:‭22‬ ‭NLT‬‬)

- The word for today is “Continue” - Regardless of the difficulties that you face. - Despite the disappointments that you may have had. - Through the struggles and pressures of life, Continue to trust in the Lords kindness. - This scripture says that He is both kind and severe. - Severe to those who disobey and follow their own way. - There is still a price for sin and walking away from the path of righteousness. - But, it’s time to wake up and open your eyes to His kindness. - It’s because of His kindness, that you were brought into the family of God. - It’s because of His kindness that you are forgiven and redeemed. - It’s because of His kindness that you have His Spirit within you and you can be filled with His Spirit! - Realize how valuable that is! - His kindness makes that possible! - His kindness is an expression of His love! - Ephesians 2:8 says, “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—” - ‭‭It is a gift! - Appreciate that Gift! - Thank God for that Gift! - Continue living out the benefits of that gift! - Never think of it as common or ordinary! - It is the most precious prize that you possess! - Today, continue to trust and live in His kindness! - Have a great Tuesday!