Biweekly Devotional 6-30-2026

Published by Pastor Harry Zuraski in Biweekly Devotional · Tuesday 30 Jun 2026 · 2 minutes
Tags: Biweekly, Devotional, 6, 30, 2026

1 Peter 1:1 – 2 (The Message)

I Peter, am an apostle on assignment by Jesus, the Messiah, writing to exiles scattered to the four winds. Not one is missing, not one forgotten. God the Father has his eye on each of you and has determined by the work of the Spirit to keep you obedient through the sacrifice of Jesus. May everything good from God be yours!

Sanctifying Grace: Living Out Love

Sanctification represents the final form of grace in John Wesley’s theology. Our journey began with prevenient grace, where God’s love is extended to everyone before we even respond. We then receive justifying grace, which occurs when we acknowledge God’s claim on our lives. Both prevenient and justifying grace are fundamental steps in restoring our relationship with God. However, many people struggle to embrace the final step—sanctification.

To put it simply, sanctification means actively practicing the love for our neighbors that Jesus commands. This is where the peace and joy promised in the Gospels are truly experienced. It is important to understand that sanctification is not the same as perfection. We remain human and are always in need of God’s forgiving grace. Nonetheless, sanctification involves continually striving to become a better version of ourselves. While salvation comes when we dedicate our lives to God, the deepest joy Jesus promises is realized when we serve others, following His example.