In Touch Daily Devotional 7th April 2023 By Dr. Charles Stanley, Friday Inspirational Message
In Touch Daily Devotional 7th April 2023 TOPIC: The Story of Our Faith
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 26:26-29
26 While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”
27 And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;
28 for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.
29 “But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”
In Touch Daily Devotional 7th April 2023 MESSAGE
Many people have a passing familiarity with the events of Easter and yet are hazy when it comes to the details. But it’s essential for us to have a solid grasp on what we believe. Then we will be able to share it with others on this Good Friday or whenever the opportunity arises (1 Peter 3:14-15; 2 Timothy 4:2-5).
Here are five words we can explain to anyone who is curious about our faith:
1. Redeemed. Jesus’ shed blood liberates all who believe in Him (1 Peter 1:18-19). This means we are freed from a life of slavery to sin.
2. Forgiven. The wrongs of our past, present, and future are totally washed away (Ephesians 1:7-8).
3. Justified. Everyone who trusts in Jesus is declared no longer guilty (Romans 5:8-9).
4. Reconciled. We are brought into relationship with God (Colossians 1:19-22).
5. Sanctified. The lifelong process of becoming more Christlike began as soon as we trusted in the Savior (Hebrews 13:12).
These five terms help tell the story of our faith. Meditate upon the verses listed here and ask God to write them on your heart.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 10-12
REFLECT: We have been freed from sin and forgiven forever through Christ.
In Touch Daily Devotional 7th April 2023. Charles Stanley is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries, both located in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stanley’s heart’s desire is to get the gospel to “as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.
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