This
salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those
who heard him. Heb. 2.3b
The Lord Jesus
announced Himself as the means of salvation. He said, “No one comes to the Father but
by me.” He also said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.”
These are powerful statements leading to salvation.
His disciples
picked up the message. After His resurrection and ascension, these men were
mightily filled by the Holy Spirit and empowered to go into all the world and
confirm the message of salvation.
In time these
men died. But the message was further picked up and has been transported down
through the ages by men and women who have been empowered by God’s Holy Spirit
to do so. Their testimony has been mighty. Their obedience to God has been
honoured.
The ministry
continues to day. And so, from the first announcement, by the angels, of the
birth of a Saviour, through the sacrifice of Jesus and the testimony of many,
it follows down to this very day, and the message is perpetuated.
I am a link in this chain. I may see myself
as less strong than other links. This is of no great consequence. What is
important is that I fulfil, to the best of my ability, what I have been called
by God to do. His calling to me might be very different to that of others. I am
not expected to fulfil their purposes in Him. I am, however, meant to serve Him
to fullness in whatever purposes He has ordained for me.
Lord
God,
I see
myself, humbly, as a continuing link in this great chain that began with the angels’
announcement of a Saviour. I give myself wholeheartedly to those purposes You
have ordained for my life. I offer myself freely to be equipped by You. Lead me
on, in each and every venture and encounter You have for me. May we, together,
serve the task. Amen.
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