September 13
2 Corinthians 13:1-14
How do you feel about going to the doctor? Do you approach your appointments with great trepidation about what they might find? How would you feel about undergoing a spiritual examination? Would that make you nervous? Well, that is exactly what Paul asks us to do. Paul ended his letter by asking the church to examine themselves. He was writing to a diverse audience and wants to make sure that they are “in the faith.” Though we are saved by grace through faith, there should be fruit or evidence of that salvation in our lives. Paul does not clearly outline in these verses what the examination should exactly look like or what specific fruit we should hope to find, but it seems from the letter that it is obedience to all Paul has written. There cannot be consistent rejection of God’s commands in the lives of a believer. We will never reach perfection this side of heaven, but obedience should be the heartbeat of a believer. Is this true of your life? Can you see how God has matured you over time and how you are obeying now more than you have in the past?
As you think back through 1 and 2 Corinthians, are there any areas where your life is glaringly not matching up to what God has called for? If so, confess it, and turn from it to walk in obedience to the commands of God. When you obey, you will have the added assurance and joy that will come from passing your exam.
Father God, thank you for the assurance, joy, and peace you give to me through your Spirit. Help me to walk in obedience to your ways. Amen.
How can you experience more assurance in your salvation?
How do you feel about going to the doctor? Do you approach your appointments with great trepidation about what they might find? How would you feel about undergoing a spiritual examination? Would that make you nervous? Well, that is exactly what Paul asks us to do. Paul ended his letter by asking the church to examine themselves. He was writing to a diverse audience and wants to make sure that they are “in the faith.” Though we are saved by grace through faith, there should be fruit or evidence of that salvation in our lives. Paul does not clearly outline in these verses what the examination should exactly look like or what specific fruit we should hope to find, but it seems from the letter that it is obedience to all Paul has written. There cannot be consistent rejection of God’s commands in the lives of a believer. We will never reach perfection this side of heaven, but obedience should be the heartbeat of a believer. Is this true of your life? Can you see how God has matured you over time and how you are obeying now more than you have in the past?
As you think back through 1 and 2 Corinthians, are there any areas where your life is glaringly not matching up to what God has called for? If so, confess it, and turn from it to walk in obedience to the commands of God. When you obey, you will have the added assurance and joy that will come from passing your exam.
Father God, thank you for the assurance, joy, and peace you give to me through your Spirit. Help me to walk in obedience to your ways. Amen.
How can you experience more assurance in your salvation?
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