S - Scripture
Malachi 3 v. 16 Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another; the Lord heeded and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and thought on his name.
O - Observation
The book of life. Its interesting to me that this book is mentioned in the old testament and in the new testament. A common strand is woven between old testament prophecy and new testament prophecy. A prophecy yet unfulfilled. Revelation 20 v. 12, "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Also another book was opened which is the book of life." Having your name in the book of life is simply put, the most critical thing you can do during your time on earth because... Malachi 3 v. 17. "They shall be mine says the Lord of hosts, my special possession on the day when I act, and I will spare them as a man who spares his son who serves him."
A - Application
Is my name in the Book of Life? Do I recognize that it is not any good deeds but only belief in Jesus as my Savior that will get my name in the book?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Give me a strong faith in you so that you will write my name in the Book of Life. Love Will
Amen, Will—here is the Gospel in the Old Testament. This is indeed the most critical result of our time on earth—in the Book of Life—or not. God spares those who serve him by faith in Jesus. He is risen, and we as heirs will graciously rise with him!
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