| Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Sanctification” Our Bible verse for today: “Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 (CSB) Our thought for today: “We are better together” Salvation is a personal experience but it is then lived out in community. The forgiveness of your sins is a personal transaction between you and Jesus. But once you have been saved you are to go forward in life, as a saved individual, living, worshiping, serving, and growing in a community of other saved individuals. The Christian life is not to be lived in isolation from other believers. It certainly cannot be lived well without the help of other Christians. In his great little book, “The Doctrine of Salvation” Dr. Darrell Robinson includes an entire chapter on the role the church plays in the life of the saved individual. He writes, “The life of one who is saved cannot be lived in isolation … the new creation is both individual and corporate … Secret discipleship is no discipleship at all. It is unthinkable that one should experience the saving, resurrection love and power of Christ without making this faith known through public profession and church membership.” In Proverbs 27:17 King Solomon reminds us that just as iron sharpens iron, so does one person sharpen another. In other words, we help each other to be our best for Jesus. We help each other to learn and grow. We support one another, encourage each other, and help to carry each other’s burdens. That’s life in a good church. We also serve together. Robinson goes on, “The most exciting adventure on earth is to be part of a dynamic local church, fulfilling the mission of Christ.” And, “As a part of a local church the individual Christian is more fruitful in fulfilling the mission of Christ. The principle of synergism is a reality in the church. Much that could never be accomplished by an individual Christian’s effort can be done by the body as it moves on mission together.” We are better together than we are alone. You need your church and your church needs you. God bless, Pastor Jim (If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville |
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