Daily Devotional
“Brownie Points” with God?
March 21, 2019
BIBLE MEDITATION:
For He hath made Him to be sin for us, Who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Have you ever laid your head on the pillow at the end of a long day and satisfyingly said, “Well, I was a good person today, so if I died tonight I will go to Heaven.”
If being religious could get you into Heaven, then why was a religious man like Paul struck down on the road to Damascus? Why was he asked by the Lord, “Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me?” (Acts 9:4b).
More importantly, if we could save ourselves with our good deeds, God did not need to send His only Son into the world as a sacrifice for the likes of you and me. No, it is Jesus’ righteousness and His alone that saves us.
ACTION POINT:
Take stock: What “religious” things are you doing, hoping to score a few more “brownie points” with God? This is what is called “works doctrine.”—that by your good works you’ll do enough to qualify and crack open that door to Heaven. Abandon it. Come to Jesus and say, “Nothing in my hands I bring. Simply to Thy cross I cling.”
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
