Scripture to Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10
When we take into account the fullness of God’s mercy, grace, love, forgiveness, and all of the other precious treasures He gives us as His children, it is too wonderful to truly comprehend. Today we read that God the Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ, chose to save (to rescue) us from His anger (wrath). God’s wrath is what every human being deserves. We will hear people say of other people that they are good people. But the reality in this life is that no one is good apart from Christ (Romans 3:10-12; Psalm 14:1-3; Psalm 53:1-3). Christ is the Only One who is worthy to be called good, that is why we deserve God the Father’s wrath (anger). Christ surrendered His life for all mankind so that anyone who surrenders to Christ will be set free from the wrath of God the Father. For all of us who are followers of Christ, we are already in His presence because He lives in us. Though we still live in our earthly shells, for now, God the Father has seated us with Christ in heaven (Ephesians 2:6-7; Colossians 3:3-4). Our home is secure, so that if our physical body dies before Christ returns, we will be immediately in His presence. But, if Christ does return while we are still here on earth, we will be ushered into His presence immediately and perfected completely by Him and through Him. That is why God tells us we are going to live together with Him.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about His wrath and His salvation?
2. Who will you share with this week about God’s salvation through Christ?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!