Saturday 26th July
Read Jude 24
“To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy” (NIVUK)
How often do we try to do things in our own strength? Think of putting together flatpack furniture without instructions—it rarely goes well!
In the same way, our spiritual lives fall apart when we rely on ourselves. But thanks be to Christ—we are free through His blood.
There is no way we could approach God on our own. Nothing we do can save us. Only Jesus can present us before the Father, spotless and full of joy.
God isn’t impressed by our self-effort. But He delights in the work of His Spirit within us.
What a joy it will be when we finally stand in His presence!
Peter Clark
