Daily Devotional
The Greatest Truth
September 26, 2017
When I first got saved, I learned about Jesus in the Bible, and that was wonderful to me. And then as I began to live the Christian life, I would see what Jesus would do in the lives of other people, and I saw Jesus in history and Jesus in action, and that was wonderful to me. And then as I studied more and more, I began to learn about Jesus in heaven, ruling and reigning from His throne, and that was wonderful. Jesus is in the Bible, Jesus is in history, Jesus is in Heaven.
But I’ll tell you the great truth that I am now learning: “Christ in me, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27c). He now lives in me. He has possessed me. I am His purchased possession, and therefore I am under new management.
Churches are filled with a lot of pseudo-Christians, people who come down church aisles and have never been born again. People who’ve gone through the baptistery and have never been saved. But if you are saved, you’re under new management. And when you gave your heart to the Lord Jesus Christ, that was the last legitimate independent decision you ever made. You are not your own! You belong to the Lord Jesus Christ.
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.’”
