February 24, 2001 Devotion

"For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an
apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God
I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in
vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the
grace of God which was with me." 1Corinthians 15:9-10

Paul calls himself the least of the apostles. He is being very modest
here. Inspiration guarantees that this is a statement which came from
his heart. Paul says he isn't worthy to be called an apostle because he
persecuted the church of God. He considered himself to be the chief of
sinners. Yet he was the hardest worker of any of the apostles. But, very
candidly, he tells us that it was the grace of God that enabled him to
accomplish what he did.
WE, today, need to realize too how much there is to do for the Lord.
Remembering also that He is here for every one of us, each and every
day. Let US be mindful of His undying love, and that of which we
sometimes fail to show Him. Let US become stronger Christians ~ Let US
put our Lord at the top of the list in our daily routines ~ Let US never
forget it is because of Him that we prevail!
God Bless You ~ Have a great day in the Lord!

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