Working Out Your Salvation... Read | Philippians 2:12-13 What does it mean to work out your salvation? Many people mistakenly think Paul was telling us to work for our salvation. But the apostle was saying something completely different: Your salvation experience isnt the end of your spiritual journey—its the catalyst that turns on your operation mode. So having trusted Jesus as Savior, you can begin living out what He has given you, which is His abundant life. If youve given your heart to Him, the Holy Spirit now indwells you—He is with you forever. It is Gods Spirit working in and through you, empowering you to live out your salvation. The degree to which you yield to Him impacts the work He will accomplish through you and the changes Hell effect in your life. Lets say you start reading the Bible and learning about the Lord. As your faith and relationship with God develop, you will begin to notice Him moving in your life. When you share your faith and your blessings with others, youll realize Hes working through even more avenues. Keep following Him, and the seeds Hes planted within you will flourish (Isa. 55:10-11). So when Scripture speaks about working out our salvation, it means were to reverently live out what weve already been given and allow Christs life in us to come fully to fruition. Your salvation should be a reflection of Jesus everywhere you go. As you work it out among your friends and family, on the job or in school, and even with strangers, Gods Spirit will energize you to make a difference and impact others—that is, to be salt and light (Matt. 5:13-16). - In Touch Ministries
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