God has Always had a Plan!
Isaiah 46:10 (KJV) 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
In God’s eyes, mankind was already redeemed. God knew the end from the beginning. There was no more to do. So when we came along, why did we think we had to do something to gain what was already ours?
I’ll tell you why: The devil deceived people into a “works mentality” to keep them under his demonic thumb. If he could keep them in a works mentality mode, he could keep them from the promises of God. If he could keep them working for God’s acceptance and approval, they’d never really walk in His promises because the promises of God are only accessed through faith. And in order to use faith, you have to put your trust in God and not in your works.
Under the Old Covenant Law, the people had to obey certain rules if they wanted to be in right standing with God. However, we have a better Covenant, based on better promises that justify us by faith not by the works of the flesh.
Sadly, many people are still trying to please God and gain His approval by the works they do: Bible study, church, prayer, tithes & offerings, etc. It’s the rocking chair syndrome – you’re moving but not going anywhere. These are all good but not to gain God’s approval. It’s what Jesus did that gains us approval by God when we accept it. Praise the Lord!
Hebrews 10:38a (KJV) 38 Now the just shall live by faith:
Galatians 2:20 (KJV) 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Continued next time — Pamela
Pamela Moyle Ministries 