Bible Verse of The Day – 3-16-20

Jude 1:3 (NKJV) 3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.

Contend earnestly for the faith.

Those words really stood out to me as I read this verse. Why? Because they stress the importance of us taking action and being diligent in our walk with God.

There are many things that will come and do their best to derail our faith. The methods used will be vast and diverse. And most of them will be subtle, requiring us to be sharp and discerning so as to recognize them for what they are quickly.

This can apply to false teachings, distractions and other things that come by way of others.

It can also apply to apathy, laziness, indifference and other things that can come by way of our own choices and decisions.

As believers, it’s important that we take responsibility for the condition of our walk with God. Nobody can walk this walk for us.

This is why we are told to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:12 (NKJV) 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

This isn’t to say that we need to live in fear, but more that we need to take seriously our relationship with the One who not only created us, but saw fit to come to earth in human form and give His life for us.

Remember, God is faithful and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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