>  Heartlight Daily Devotional  Monday, December 19, 2005
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>[Zechariah prophesied concerning John,] "You, my child, will be 
>called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the 
>Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of 
>salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the 
>tender mercy of our God."
>--Luke 1:76-78
>New International Version
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>THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
>Where does salvation come from? Does it come from our sense that 
>something is desperately wrong and we need to change and make it 
>better? Does it come from casting things in a more positive light so 
>we don't become discouraged and quit? Does it come from a lucky 
>break? Does it come because we are scrupulously righteous and 
>deserve it come our way? Does it come from rigorously obeying 
>everything in the law? No! Salvation and forgiveness come from one 
>source, "the tender mercy of our God."
>
>MY PRAYER...
>I confess, Father, that at times I've tried to earn my salvation. At 
>other times, I have taken it for granted and trampled on your mercy 
>and grace. Today, Father, I want to live for you: not to be saved or 
>gain salvation, but to please you and reflect your character and 
>nature. Your mercy and grace have redeemed many people from the 
>worthless way of living that I see so many others trapped in. Thank 
>you for your salvation, but please help me to live in a way that 
>shows the joy of that salvation in all I say, think, and do. Through 
>Jesus I pray. Amen.
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The LORD your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.
         ~ Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)