GOD’S PROMISES CAN GIVE US THE ABILITY TO OVERCOME DISCOURAGEMENT

BIBLE PASSAGE:
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 
It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to 
live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while 
we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great 
God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us 
from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his 
very own, eager to do what is good.  
(Titus 2:11-14)

MEDITATION:
If you are a Christian, one good way to get rid of discouragement 
is to remember that Christ is coming again. 
The most thrilling, glorious truth in the entire world 
is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 

When we look around and see pessimism on every side, we should remember that 
the Bible is the only Book in the world that accurately predicts the future. 
It is more modern than tomorrow morning’s newspaper. 
It accurately foretells the future, and it says that the conclusion 
of all things will be the coming again of Jesus Christ to this earth. 

Did you notice how His grace changes us when we are saved?
We develop the capability of recognizing ungodliness for what it is
and the ability to say “No” to it whenever it tries to invade our lives.
We learn to live a life of self-control 
that does not yield to every temptation.
With our new life in Christ, we are able to live upright and godly lives.
Our eagerness to do what is good is evidence that we have been changed.

ACTION:
Has your life been changed by the grace of God?
If you are a child of God and your life is dismal, depressed, 
and gloomy today, the clouds of depression and discouragement 
can be removed through Jesus Christ. 
The sunlight of His love can still shine into the darkest part of your life.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for the grace of Your salvation. Thank 
You for how I have been changed as a result of Your gift. Help me to 
embrace the changes You have made in me, and to be encouraged as 
I enjoy living a life that is more pleasing to You. Teach me to focus 
on living a life of self-control, with an eagerness to do what is good, 
so I can confidently refuse to allow ungodliness in my life. Thank 
You for the blissful hope of the return of Your Son, Jesus Christ.”

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