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Thursday, May 15

Matthew 5:14-20

FULFILLING THE LAW

Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets,' I have come ... to fulfil them. Matthew 5: 17, NIV

Imagine the joy and relieve that you have when someone volunteers to help you carry a load you cannot carry or something you have been struggling with.

This is exactly what Jesus did for you and even much more. Hear Him, "I have come to fulfil the law." That which you and I could not do, He came to do to give the law full meaning. But this can only be yours by faith in Him. You must appropriate what He did for you.

I remember the story of a woman who with her load was offered ride at the back of a pick-up van. She entered the pick-up van and still put her load on her head. What a life!
It is unfortunate that some have faith in Jesus yet they still feel they will be righteous by what they do or not do.

The truth is, immediately you have faith in Jesus, God declares you righteous. He then empowers you by His Spirit and expects you to live a holy life. It is in this way that your righteousness will surpass that of the Pharisees.

• Birthday Blessing: "The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs ...." - Isaiah 58: 11

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Kings 1; John 2

I never saw a useful Christian who was not a student of the Bible. – D. L. Moody
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