"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
-Galatians 2: 20

Worthy?

Have you ever felt that you are not good enough for God? Worthy enough? Well, I have some new for you...'you're not!' None of us will ever be 'good enough.' That is why God is so worthy of our love, praise, and worship. Galatians 2: 16 reminds us that no man is justified by the works of the law but only by faith in Jesus Christ. "...know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law because by observing the law no one will be justified." (Galatians 2: 16) Are you worthy? Of course not! None of us are good enough and there is only one way to be justified and that is by faith! God doesn't wait for us to be worthy...instead, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5: 8) Thank you, Lord. Jesus, truly is worthy!

Our salvation comes from our faith in Jesus not by our works. We cannot earn 'worthiness' by what we do but that does not mean that our works are not important. "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (Ephesians 2:10) We are called to live our lives for Him, the One who is worthy. Our lives should be a testimony to those around us of all that God, through His Son, has done for us. We are not worthy but we can live a life that is worthy of all that God has done for us. "As a prisoner for the Lord, then I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." (Ephesians 4: 1) Amen!

Take a moment and encourage someone this week.

I pray that all is well for you. Please let me know if you have any prayer concerns or praises. Have a great week and remember to smile :), the Lord loves you!

In Christ,

Shan D. Hartsough

"Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods."
-1st Chronicles 16: 23-25

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