YE ARE CHRIST'S

 

EVENING DEVOTION by James Smith

JUNE 25

 

1 Corinthians 3:23

And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

 
Who are Christ’s?
 
The saints whom he hath set apart for himself.
 
Those who worship him as their God and Saviour; or
   Christians who believe on his name,
      surrender at his call, and submit to his will.
 
All Christians, though of low stature,
  though compassed about with infirmities,
     though often cast down though doubts and fears,
        they are Christ’s, and in consequence
  his Father is theirs—
  his Spirit is theirs—
  his righteousness is theirs—
  his atonement is theirs—
  his peace is theirs—
  his wealth is theirs—himself and
   all he has is theirs.
 
If they are Christ’s, he will defend them as his property,
   support them as his children, and
       cherish them as his bride.
 
If we are Christ’s then we should entirely listen to him
  when he speaks, cheerfully obey him when he commands,
    refuse to believe anything that may be suggested against him
      by Satan or men.
 
Always own him as our Lord and Master.
 
Frequently visit him on the throne of grace,
  at his table, and in his house.
 
Live upon him now, in hope of living with him for ever and ever.
 
Reader, have you good evidence that you are Christ’s?
 

All things I want, but One is nigh,

My want of all things to supply;

Pardon, and peace, and liberty,

Jesus, I all things have in thee.

 
James Smith