January 10: Acts 26:17-18 - From Darkness to Light (Today's Reflection from My Utmost For His Highest)

Daily Bible Verse: Acts 26:17-18 (NLT)

...to open their eyes so they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins..."

From Darkness to Light

Light from heaven bursting through a dark cloud, symbolizing turning from darkness of sin into the light of Jesus.

Are you saved? Have you received the ultimate gift of grace from our Lord? The forgiveness of sin is a gift from God and can only be received when we accept Jesus Christ into our hearts as our Savior and Lord.

Many people are walking around without this gift. We have been commissioned by God to bring this message to the people. This is what it means to be "born again": you accept Christ as your Savior and receive forgiveness of your sins.

When we are saved, we also receive the Holy Spirit. In our previous message, we discussed how the Holy Spirit delves into the uttermost regions of our beings and cleanses us of all unrighteousness. If you have not received this gift of salvation from Jesus, just say a simple, heartfelt prayer asking Him to come into your heart and forgive you of your sins.

Without the help of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we might make a decision to live for God, but without receiving the gift of grace - namely the forgiveness of our sins - we are not saved and cannot be true disciples of God.

After the forgiveness of sin, the Holy Spirit's second work of grace is sanctification. Being sanctified means you are born again and your slate is wiped clean; the Holy Spirit will then lead you to make a deliberate decision to give your life over to Christ and ministry to others.

Helping others find salvation is the true essence of a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Prayer

Lord I praise You,

I give You my life,

Light my path

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Breath Prayer

Your grace is sufficient

Benediction

As we meditate on these truths, let us continue to go forth in His promise, walk boldly in His truth, and rest in His peace.

Jesus,

The Quill and Me

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