1 Timothy 1:1
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,
All the protection and the provision offered by Christ the King is freely given. He desires that all men come to a knowledge of the truth and if we confess and believe, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). We don’t live in that victory, fearless and joyful, because of our small faith. We don’t believe Him, and since we don’t trust Him, we don’t bask in the security and satisfaction of His Reign. How do we fix this?
Obedience doesn’t earn His protection, He gives protection freely. But obedience does reinforce our belief that all this is true. If He really is a King He can command us like He commanded Paul. If He really is the King of Kings, you’d be a fool to disobey Him. Every time you choose His way and submit to His will, you underline again that Jesus sits on His throne. How can you take a new step of obedience today?
Prayer prompt: Lord, convict me of my casual and sometimes flagrant disobedience so that I can obey and believe.
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