Devotion:
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Read Ephesians 2:1-5.
In this scripture passage, Paul explains we were dead in transgressions, but now, because of God’s love and grace, we are alive in Christ. The before and after in our lives is like night and day.
Though the ultimate victory has been won with Christ, we still face the struggles of temptation that affect our spiritual lives. The devil still uses every opportunity to inflict pain on the people of God. To our benefit, though, we know not only the reality of our struggle with sin but also the joy that makes us alive in Christ. The forces of darkness want to pull us down by pointing to our continuing failures. But because we are alive with Christ, we see the signs of victory today.
Before we had Christ in our lives, we did not produce any spiritual fruit. We were dead before God gave us Jesus showing his love, mercy, and grace. Until we accepted Christ, we were just like a dead tree which did not produce fruit or soil that has no nutrients. None of us deserve a relationship with God but fortunately God saves us because of his love for us.
Personal Worship Option:
Dear God, thank you for your love, mercy, and grace. Thank you for sacrificing your only son on our behalf. We cannot fathom the level of your love but are so grateful for it. Help us to grow in our faith and show your love to others. Amen.
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