What a precious truth this is—a source of joy and peace. The results of the faithfulness of God means:
• GOD SAVES US. “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1 Cor.1:9). If we are saved it is because God is faithful to call us by the Gospel, convict us by the Spirit, and convert us through faith in Christ—nothing we have done, but because of what He has done.
• GOD SANCTIFIES US. “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” (1 Cor.10:13). God is faithful to provide us the way to escape sin’s appeals and the will to endure Satan’s attacks. “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.” (1 Thess.5:23-24). God not only sets us apart from sin, He separates us for Himself.
Here are two results of the faithfulness of God. Tomorrow, God willing, we will explore three more. Let us praise our faithful God today and give thanks that He saves and sanctifies us!
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