Scripture to Read: 2 Thessalonians 2:13
Let’s take one more day to focus on 2 Thessalonians 2:13 as we examine our salvation. We know God chose us for salvation, but how is salvation even possible? God saves us from our sin through His sanctification by the power of His Holy Spirit in us because of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. Sanctification is God’s action of setting us completely free from sin and purifying us for Himself. Sanctification is explained throughout God’s Word, but a couple of Scriptures that help us better understand sanctification are Titus 3:5-6 “He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior.” Another great Scripture about God sanctifying us is Colossians 1:13-14 “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Because we have placed our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, God, through His Holy Spirit, is constantly transforming us to look more like Him. God Himself gave us the faith we need to be able to trust in Christ as Lord. God makes it clear that faith is from Him in Acts 3:16 “…and the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect health in the presence of you all.” Give thanks to our Lord, for He alone is worthy!
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about your salvation and sanctification?
2. Who will you share the story of salvation with this week?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!