Trustworthy Words

Most businesses and organizations have a stated purpose or objective - it's actually good practice and a helpful way to stay focused and on-track. Paul wrote to young Timothy at Ephesus: "This is a faithful and trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance and approval, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost." (1 Timothy 1:14, AMP). What we actually do generally proves-out what we say. The writer of Hebrews describes Jesus as "the author and perfecter of faith, Who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God" (Hebrews 12:2, ESV). And, why did Jesus do that? Because that was why He came to earth! He never lost focus or was detoured from doing the will of The Father, perfectly delivering one such as me from darkness into light, from slavery into freedom, from death into life. I love how Winslow says it: "He will save you ... His compassion inclines Him to save sinners - His power enables Him to save sinners - His promise binds Him to save sinners." We can trust our God and Savior to do all He says - He's the one of ... trustworthy words!