Treasure in the Arms of Christ

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[Janet Easson Martin]

Treasure in the Arms of Christ

I guess God knows how much we believers need to hear the assurance of His forgiveness and unconditional acceptance of us, so He declares it over and over again throughout His Word.  Awareness of forgiveness is what gave rise to our praises in the first days, and it the must remain the force by which we rejoice in Him today.  It is the only means by which we can bask in the divine state that we are treasure in the arms of Christ.

Watch this song below by Sanctus Real to be wonderfully reminded of and bask in Forgiveness.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVjKrmvYYQ&autoplay=1

[Janet Easson Martin]

The following is from my Kindle copy of “Dear Jesus” by Sarah Young.  It is the one of best devotionals I have ever read.  I actually have not used devotionals regularly in the past, but I find myself drawn intimately closer to Christ through pondering and applying the biblical concepts she paraphrases of Jesus love and working our lives.  She writes in first person rather than second to describe what the Word of God says about God’s involvement and desire for us in our lives. I enjoy two devotionals of hers - “Jesus Calling” and “Dear Jesus”.  I think her gentleness is just what the doctor ordered for believers who have been wounded with twisted scripture.  I have provided the links to these two books at the bottom.  



Dear Jesus,

Being real with You can be quite painful, because first I have to be real with myself. It’s often easier to ignore how I’m feeling than to face my misery head-on. When I’m feeling bad about myself, I would rather numb my feelings than bring them to You. Give me the courage to face myself, so I can be real with You.

Beloved, the best way to face yourself is to remember you are constantly clothed in My robe of righteousness. I have no illusions about what lies beneath that pristine garment of salvation. Nonetheless, I take great delight in you; I even rejoice over you with singing.

Open yourself up to My unfailing Love. Talk with Me about whatever is bothering you. Experience your pain in the Light of My loving Presence. In that brilliant Light you can see your misery more clearly, but do not despair. Continue looking at your woeful condition, while resting in the assurance of My Love. What you most feared to expose is no match for the Power of My radiant Presence. Entrust yourself into My capable care, asking Me to transform you according to My plans for you. Collaborate with Me as I work on growing the gifts I planted in your soul.

I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God.
For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Isaiah 61:10


The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.

Zephaniah 3:17


But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me.

Psalm 13:5–6

Dear Jesus Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Jesus-Sarah-Young-audiobook/dp/B00O17XK9Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2J757JS3OSGKE&dchild=1&keywords=sarah+young+dear+jesus&qid=1620090758&sprefix=Sarah+young+dear+Jesus%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1

Jesus Calling Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Calling-Enjoying-Peace-Presence/dp/1591451884/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2J757JS3OSGKE&dchild=1&keywords=sarah+young+dear+jesus&qid=1620090893&sprefix=Sarah+young+dear+Jesus%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-6