With Great Joy

 Scripture:

“To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—” ‭‭Jude‬ ‭1:24‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

Jude says here that God is able to keep us from stumbling and He is able to present us before Himself without fault and with great joy.  He saves us. He cleanses us. He prepares us. He presents us to Himself. He is the backbone of everything that happens in our lives spiritually. Our place is to walk in submission to Him.

Application:

God does the work, we step into His work by faith. We must learn to walk in obedience to the Lord in every area. I want to be presented before His presence, in person, with great joy! I want God to say, “There’s my son!!! I’ve been waiting on you.” Walking in alignment with the Holy Spirit is crucial and submitting to Him when we feel convicted in an area is huge. 

Prayer:

Father, You alone are able to present me to Yourself with great joy. Work in my life to bring about Your good pleasure. I want to live a life that pleases You, honors You, and make You look good. Help me to submit to Your will in all things. Lead my life. Guide my life. Show me the way forward each day. Bless my family and the church I lead and let them all serve You well.

Your Son,

Jeff