Salvation, 13

~ Positives Gained Through Salvation ~

Salvation is not a Reward for the Righteous.

It is an available Gift for those who understand their Guilt!

There are a number of positives which accompany salvation.  “We are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation” (Hebrews 6:9a).

The Knowledge of Salvation  ~  “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, to give knowledge of salvation to His people by the remission of their sins, through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; to give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:76-79).

The Joy of Salvation  ~  “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.  Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.  Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit.  Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You” (Psalm 51:10-13).  

The Strength of Salvation  ~  “The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.  Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, and the strength of salvation; the fear of the Lord is His treasure” (Isaiah 33:5-6).   

The Wells of Salvation  ~  “‘Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid;

“For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.”’  Therefore with joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation” (Isaiah 12:2-3).

The Cup of Salvation  ~  “What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me?  I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.  I will pay my vows to the Lord now in the presence of all His people” Psalm 116:12-14).  

The Helmet of Salvation  ~  “Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.  And take the helmet of salvation [protect your head and your thought-life], and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:14-18).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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