SUNDAY SERMON ON THE BLOG – THE TENDER MERCY OF OUR GOD.

You, my son, will be called a prophet of God in heaven above. You will go ahead of the Lord to get everything ready for him. You will tell his people that they can be saved when their sins are forgiven. - Luke 1:76-78.

Where does salvation come from? Does it come from our sense that something is desperately wrong, and we need to change, and make it better? Does it come from casting things in a morepositive light, so we don't become discouraged and quit?

Does it come from a lucky break? Does it come because we are scrupulously righteous, and deserve it come our way? Does it come from rigorously obeying everything in the law?

No! Salvation and forgiveness come from one source, “The tender mercy of our God.”

Loving Father, I confess that at times I've tried to earn my salvation. At other times, I have taken it for granted and trampled on your mercy and grace. Today, Father, I want to live for you: not to be saved or gain salvation, but to please you and reflect your character and nature. Your mercy and grace have redeemed many people from the worthless way of living that I see so many others trapped in. Thank you for your salvation, but please help me to live in a way that shows the joy of that salvation in all I say, think, and do. In the wonderful name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged!
GBYAY