He is Able

12.14.2009

Jude 24 24 “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy,” New American Standard Bible

He is able – that ought to be a settled fact in the mind of every child of God – He is able. His track record is unmatchable and perfect. He is able…to keep me from stumbling and to make me fit to stand in His presence without blame and bubbling over with giggling, giddy joy. He is able.

But am I? Am I able to cling to this God with all my might? Am I able to “strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, and make straight paths for your feet”? Am I able to pursue peace with all men, to, see to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled? (cf. Heb 12:12-15) Am I!?

Because these are the things that are being asked of me. These are some of the demands of the New Testament. This is where I make the decision, am I going to remain as I am or am I, in Christ, going to rise above these things and by the discipline of God be made ready for that great day to stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy!? Am I going to believe and in faith be saved or am I going to die in the wilderness of self like those of old?

He indeed is able. The question remains, will I forsake all and follow Him no matter what? Every person needs to ask that question and make that decision – stay or go, which shall it be?

As much as I whine and moan and carry on about it, I’m gonna go with God and let the chips fall where they may. Blameless with great joy in His presence sounds good to me…

Father in Heaven,

You are able, and I am willing – help me on the journey this day – I pray in Jesus’ Name, amen.