--WITHOUT FAULT & WITH GREAT JOY ~~

---"To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy--to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen."
--[-JUDE 1:24-25] --

Part of this journey we are on as Christ-followers is coming to understand the power of God and the character of God on this side of eternity. Paul says in Corinthians that with our limited spiritual vision we are only able to see through the glass dimly, like looking in a mirror that is fogged over (1 Corinthians 13:12). But Scripture gives us many glimpses into the character of God, and Jude gives us one here. He says that God is able to keep us from stumbling so that we will be able to enter His presence “without fault and with great joy.” Apart from the power of God, we have zero chance of that. But God is not only able to, He wants to. When you face the ungodly enticements of this world—and you certainly will—remember that you are not alone. The power of God is at work on your behalf, to help you refuse to give in when the temptations of life come your way.

THINK ABOUT IT
Temptation is a continual reality that we face, irrespective of our age. A Christ-follower’s greatest challenge is to remember that we don’t have to face evil by ourselves. God’s Holy Spirit is ready and able to help you if you will only ask.

PRAYER
--"Heavenly Father, I choose to serve You and give You first place in my life. Alone, I am powerless over the forces arrayed against me. Holy Spirit, help me and strengthen me. I trust Your guidance and ability to keep me from stumbling. In Jesus’ name, amen."

Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson
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