resilience | lent devotions

“They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” Revelation 17:14, NIV

There seems to be only one condition that the Lord puts on our ability to be with him in his Kingdom mission and final return and that it is that we stay faithful. “Called, chosen and faithful.” The first two are Jesus’ prerogative, the last one is your priority.

Psalm 110:3 says, “Your people shall be volunteers in the day of Your power” which means you get to choose whether you line up with the call of Jesus. And Jesus says if you remain in him he will remain in you and so clearly the choice is not a one-time decision but one you must make every day across your lifetime. 

And there is always good news with Jesus. You have the reassurance that the Father does his part in helping you stay faithful because he has given you everything you need for life and godliness. Not only so, but he is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy.

Be resilient. Stay faithful to the King of kings and Lord of lords. He is so worth it!

Let’s pray
Thank you for choosing and calling me, Lord. Help me to remember your steadfast love for me and the great faithfulness you have shown me. I will stay faithful to you. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

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