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Home Search Topics Contact About | Fully Equipped2 Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
Hebrews 13:20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Read also Hebrews 13:1-25 How beautifully our Lord equips believers for service! When we come to the Lord Jesus we come spiritually bankrupt, absolutely incapable of anything except failing. But our Lord takes us in, saves us by His grace, and makes us His own children. Then He equips us. Think of that the next time you get discouraged and say “I can’t do this. If I were more gifted, or if I had a different background, or if circumstances were otherwise—but they aren’t, so what’s the use?” All of us get discouraged sometimes. The next time you do, remember that Almighty God is supremely interested in you. What does God do for you? The word translated perfect doesn’t mean “without flaw,” but “mature, grown up.” Don’t fight against the experiences of life. Realize that God is using them to shape you. Imagine Him saying just to you, “Don’t resent what I’m doing for you. Maybe it hurts; maybe you don’t enjoy it; maybe you would have chosen differently; but I’m doing something in your life because you’re worth it. I’m growing you up.” You know, friend, I want the Lord Jesus to be able to look down on us Christians from His Father’s right hand and say, “Calvary was worth it all. Look at them.” Small thought here. Let the Lord grow you up. Remember that His shining covenant and everlasting promises are yours. Remember that He wants to do something in your life that’s going to glorify God for all eternity. Hallelujah for that! This devotional was written by Dr. Robert A. Cook. You can subscribe to his free email articles at Walk With The King Today and listen to his Spirit-filled 15-minute messages at www.walkwiththeking.org. Used with written permission. |
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