Thurs., 10/31/19 Devotion (2 Tim. 3:14)

Happy Reformation Day!

Today's encouragement comes from 2 Timothy 3:14, where we read these words:

"But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assur-ed of, knowing from whom you have learned them . . . "

As we come to a clearer and more glorious understanding of the gospel of Jesus—we must "continue" in it (that greater light). The blessed knowledge that regenerated Christians are *fully* righteous in God's sight—not because of our own alleged goodness—but because of the legally-imputed perfect righteousness of Christ (received by us through faith in Jesus alone), be-comes for us a great comfort.

Let us never move away from our lifeline, our happiness, and our power sup-ply—Who *is* our Lord Jesus Himself. Let us "continue" in His gospel, know-ing that we received it (ultiimately) by divine revelation from God Himself.

[Puritan quote of the day: "For want of hearts full of love [for God], men have heads full of error.” —Thomas Watson, in, "All Things for Good"]