Thy Kingdom Come Prayer Journal

Day 8 - Saves

Reflection

‘... He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness

that we had done, but according to His mercy, through the

water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.’

Titus 3:5 (NRSV)

‘It does exactly what it says on the tin’

is one of the most successful slogans in

UK advertising history – the statement is

now used way beyond preserving wood!

Colloquially it means, of course, that

the name of something is an accurate

description of its qualities.

What an amazing, beautiful name is

'Jesus'! Joseph was told that he must call

the baby 'Jesus', 'because He will save His

people from their sins.' (Matthew 1:21)

The name Jesus literally means ‘Saviour’

– and He does exactly what it says,

written not on the tin, but written on the

heart of God.

In the centuries before this Saviour was

born, there were so many indications

that Father God is one who saves

(e.g. 1 Chronicles 16:35; Psalm 40:13).

However, with the arrival, life, and death

of Jesus, our experience of the God who

saves us from sin and its consequences is

taken to a new level.

For sure, we cannot save ourselves! Paul

explained, 'He saved us, not because of

righteous things we had done, but because

of His mercy. He saved us through the

washing of rebirth and renewal by the

Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on

us generously through Jesus Christ our

Saviour.' (Titus 3:5) Our cooperation,

however, is vital. 'If we confess our

sins, He is faithful and just and will

forgive us our sins and purify us from all

unrighteousness.' (1 John 1:9)

He is the God who saves us!

Pause and pray

Pause and pray for your five

people, that they will come

to know the saving love of

God.

"Living The Kingdom" Action

Read Psalm 40 (or another

of your choice) and join in

praise to the God who saves.

‘Mighty to save’ is a great

song. You can find it at:

https://youtu.be/-HLVnPjbSaI22