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Daily Bread

Don't waste it

- The Philippine Star

See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.  — John 5:14

The prince of a small, oil-rich Asian nation was indicted for allegedly squandering $16 billion of his country’s wealth. Over a 10-year period, the prince is believed to have lost huge sums through poor judgment and bad investments. His nation’s High Court said that he spent $2.7 billion just on aircraft, yachts, cars, and jewelry.

While shaking my head in disbelief, I had to ask myself if I too am guilty of recklessly wasting riches — the riches of God’s grace. If I have received His mercy and forgiveness yet continue to yield to sin, I am squandering His grace.

After Jesus healed a man who had been an invalid for 38 years, the Lord said to him, “See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you” (John 5:14). It seems that Jesus was warning him not to waste God’s healing touch on his life. Paul too pleaded with the Christians in Corinth “not to receive the grace of God in vain” (2 Corinthians 6:1). Indeed, God’s grace should result in changed lives (Titus 2:11-12).

As God freely forgives us, His grace opens the door for us to change. How tragic it would be to fritter away a spiritual fortune instead of allowing “the riches of His grace” to transform our lives! (Ephesians 1:7). — David McCasland

Almighty God, Your grace impart,

Fix deep conviction on each heart;

Nor let us waste on trifling things

The life that Your salvation brings. — Anon.

 

READ: John 5:1-15

To avoid disgrace, grow in grace.

The Bible in one year:

• Isaiah 16-18

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AFTER JESUS

ALMIGHTY GOD

AS GOD

GOD

GRACE

HIGH COURT

IF I

MDASH

TITUS

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