At the close of his letter to the church, Jude breaks into a wonderful doxology of the goodness and grace of God. His words are a powerful reminder of the keeping power of God.
God is able to keep you from stumbling...
What an incredible testimony of the grace of God. These words need to become powerful in your life. You need to embrace God's ability to empower you, to keep you, and to sustain you. You don't have to stumble. You don't have to fall away. You don't have to give up. And the good news, if you should, you have His grace to cover you.
...and to present you blameless before the presence of His glory...
The more you are able to see yourself in Christ, the more you will be able to rest in His unconditional love. God is able to present you blameless through Jesus. He was your offering. He is your righteousness. He is your sanctification. He is in you and you are in Him. REST in His unfailing love.
...with great joy
I don't think people truly understand the joy that God has in them. We are the trophies of God's grace. He paid an incredible price for us. He has provided everything we need for life and godliness. He looks forward to the time that we can stand in His presence. It is with great joy that our Savior (who has been interceding for us all along) will present us to the Father. What an incredible thought.
TAKE THIS PRAISE WITH YOU:
Sing this song of praise wherever you are.
Worship God in the beauty of His holiness.
Rejoice over the fact that God is able to keep you.
You do not have to live in fear, doubt, regret, guilt, or shame.
Get excited over all the possibilities of your life because of the God who is able to keep you.
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