Invitation

Si nous confessons nos péchés, Dieu est fidèle et juste pour nous pardonner nos péchés. 1 Jean 1. 9
 

Venez à Celui qui pardonne,
Venez, vous qui n'espérez plus;
C'est aux malheureux qu'il se donne,
Il veut sauver tous les perdus.

Son sang répandu pour le monde
Peut seul effacer et blanchir
Ce péché que la mer profonde
Ne pourrait laver ni couvrir.

Venez à Celui qui relève,
Venez, vous qui tombez si bas;
Si le salut vous semble un rêve,
C'est bien à vous qu'Il tend les bras.

À la pécheresse qui pleure,
Il accorde un pardon divin,
Le brigand à la dernière heure
N'implore pas sa grâce en vain.

Venez à Celui qui console,
Venez! Il connaît vos douleurs,
Il sait par sa sainte parole
Adoucir ou sécher les pleurs.

Il connaît toutes nos alarmes,
Car il a souffert le premier.
Comme il a répandu des larmes
Il sait aussi les essuyer.

E. Henchoz

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God at Work

May he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 13:21

God works in and through His followers.

“How have you seen God at work lately?” I asked some friends. One replied, “I see Him at work as I read the Scriptures each morning; I see Him at work as He helps me face each new day; I see Him at work when I know that He has been with me every step of the way—I realize how He has helped me to face challenges while giving me joy.” I love his answer because it reflects how through God’s Word and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, God stays near to, and works in, those who love Him.

God working in His followers is a wonderful mystery that the writer to the Hebrews refers to as he draws his letter to a close in what’s known as a benediction: “. . . and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ” (Hebrews 13:21). With this conclusion, the writer reinforces the essential message of his letter—that God will equip His people to follow Him and that God will work in and through them for His glory.

The gift of God working in us can take us by surprise; perhaps we forgive someone who wrongs us or show patience to someone we find difficult. Our “God of peace” (v. 20) spreads His love and peace in and through us. How have you seen God at work lately?

Lord Jesus Christ, You equip me to do Your works for Your glory. Open my eyes today, that I might understand how You are calling me to follow You.

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