Wed., 7/15/15 Devotion (Acts 2:47b)

Today's encouragement comes from Acts 2:47b, where we read these words:

" . . . And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved."

This blessed phrase (above) describes what is still happening today, and everyday. God is "adding to the church daily those who are being saved.” The Holy Spirit never takes a break from His labors; and the sovereign decree of God is never interrupted by any of the events in a fallen world; and the church can never be stopped or destroyed.

Therefore, the operations of God, whereby He continually brings in His lost sheep continues unabated. But, the Lord has deigned (stooped) to allow us to share in this sweet privilege. Are we already faithful members of the church by God’s grace? If so, then let us be about sharing Jesus with those who are yet outside, and under God’s righteous wrath.

[Puritan quote of the day: "How [Jesus] defends His disciples from malicious imputations of the Pharisees!” —Richard Sibbes, in, "The Bruised Reed"]