“And He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for Him who for their sake died and was raised.” – 2 Corinthians 5:15
Scripture reading: Romans 12:1-21
1-Living for Jesus a life that is true,
Striving to please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free
This is the pathway of blessing for me..
Chorus:
O Jesus, Lord and Saviour, I give myself for Thee, for Thou in Thy atonement, didst give Thyself to me. I owe no other Master, my heart shall be Thy throne, my life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ for Thee alone.
2- Living for Jesus who died in my place
Bearing on Calv’ry my sin and disgrace:
Such love constrains me to answer His call
Follow His leading and give him my all.
This hymn speaks of the demanding but blessed calling of living for Jesus. It is an echo of many Scriptures including our readings for today. Living for Jesus means we are not ashamed to confess His Name. It is to devote our attention to God’s Word and pray in a focused way.
Thankfully, we may look forward to the Lord’s Day tomorrow where we may once again be encouraged to live for Jesus. Yes, living for Jesus is a very high calling for which we need much help from above. Let us pray for a life that pleases God. Trust and obey for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey. May the LORD find us faithful!
Suggestions for prayer
“Give me the strength to do with ready heart and willing, whatever you command, my calling here fulfilling; to do it when I ought, with all my strength and bless what I have wrought, for you must give success” (TPH 523:2).
Rev. Vellenga is presently serving as a ‘here and there’ preacher who preaches across several Reformed denominational/federational lines. Peter and his wife Judith reside in Delaware, Ontario and are blessed with eight children and a growing quiver of grandchildren. Get this devotional delivered directly to your phone each day via our RP App. This devotional is made available by the Nearer To God Devotional team, who also make available in print, for purchase, at NTGDevotional.com.
