Regional Synod of Canada - Reformed Church in America

Pioneer Christian Monthly

Date - July/85

Contributor - Gordon Zeilstra

Title - Blessings of Salvation

Topic - Blessings

Have you ever stopped and thought of what great things Jesus Christ has done? Christ Jesus gave his life for us and we will soon inherit the Kingdom of God - and all for only one single thing, believing and trusting in Him. Although it looks as if it is a simple little request, it is actually quite difficult to really believe and trust. Many people say that they would do anything to be like Jesus, but they won't even give him the small things, such as a time in reading the Scriptures, or certainly not a big thing like sacrificing one"s life. Here is one example of that: before Jesus' death Peter denied not once but three times about having been with Jesus, because he was afraid that he would be killed. Although Peter thought of himself as a true believer, even calling himself an apostle of the Lord, this happened to him and it can happen to anyone. Jesus even told us that he has given us many things in Matthew 6:31-34, so why should we be afraid to give up our money, our jobs and our possessions when we will get something many times better in Heaven.

But there are also many blessings as we live out our Christian life here on earth. He has given us families and friends, homes and security, and much more. This comes also out of faith in Christ Jesus. Jesus is our security and He is part of our family. He is our Heavenly Father and He gives us the blessing of His love. Jesus Christ blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing (Eph. 1:3) so we can do our best for Him while we are on earth. In Psalm 129:8 there is "the blessing of the Lord", which can tell you that He has blessed you in whatever you do. God's blessings are with us everywhere in whatever we do.

PRAYER

Lord Jesus, help us to be more like you. We thank you for your many blessings that you gave to us that horrible but wonderful day when you died for us. Although we can only give you a certain amount of blessings, we pray for blessing upon the earth during the time of warfare and in the many other problems that even people in our own community have. We praise and thank you for all these blessings, but we especially thank you for the blessing of sending your Son to the earth to make all of us who believe in you live forever. Amen

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