“Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Galatians 1:3-5
It was God’s will and plan that Christ Jesus would give Himself for our sins and atone for them on the cross that He might deliver us from this present evil age. When we repent of our sins and look in faith to Christ and His cross, we are spared from the judgment soon to come upon this evil world and given instead the eternal joys of heaven.
Thank You, dear Father, for the gift of Your Son to redeem us. Grant us Your Spirit so that we might hear Your Word, trust in Christ Jesus, our Savior, and be saved from this present evil age. Amen.
[Scripture quoted from the King James Version of the Bible]
“The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.” Proverbs 3:19-20
Should we be surprised that true wisdom and understanding come from the LORD and are revealed in His Word? He created and founded the heavens and the earth and everything in them by His wisdom and understanding!
O God, all wisdom and understanding come from You. Grant that we read and study Your Word and take it to heart that we might know and understand the truth and look to You for our salvation. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
[Scripture quoted from the King James Version of the Bible]
“Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him: but it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.” Ecclesiastes 8:11-13
Because God is patient with those who disobey His Word, giving them time to repent, many assume God will not judge them, and they continue on in their evil ways. Yet, in the end, God will judge, and it will be well for those who repent of their wicked ways, looking to God for mercy, and then honor Him with their lives. However, it will not go well for the disobedient who refuse to repent and continue in their wicked ways.
Give me wisdom, O LORD, to see the end of my evil ways. Move me to fear and honor Your name by repenting and looking to You for mercy in the atoning sacrifice of Christ Jesus, Your Son, and my Savior. In His name, I pray. Amen.
[Scripture quoted from the King James Version of the Bible]
“Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.” Psalm 1:5-6
On the last day, none of those who are impenitent and unbelieving will be able to stand in God’s judgment. Only those who are sorry for their sins and look in faith to Christ Jesus and His cross for pardon will be saved. God will separate those who are righteous through faith in Christ from those who are impenitent and unbelieving, condemning the ungodly and giving eternal life to the righteous.
Grant that I do not continue to rebel against You, O LORD, but hear Your Word, repent of my sins, and look in faith to Christ Jesus and His cross for pardon, forgiveness, and eternal life. Amen.
[Scripture quoted from the King James Version of the Bible]
“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.” Psalm 1:3-4
Those who turn from the ways of this world and continue in the teaching of God’s Word are like a tree planted near streams of water. They are continually watered, grow, and produce fruit, even in times of drought and difficulty. But those who do not repent and look to Christ for mercy and forgiveness are like the chaff that the wind drives away after the wheat is gathered into the garner.
Grant that I continue in Your Word, O LORD, repent of my sins and look to Christ Jesus and His cross for mercy and forgiveness that I might live my life for You and produce fruit acceptable in Your sight for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
[Scripture quoted from the King James Version of the Bible]
