For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 Timothy 2:3-4

The Lord desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2:4). In other words, God would like all of humanity to accept Christ as Savior. We can see at least four wonderful truths that the Father longs for His children to know.

Salvation. It is the Holy Spirit’s work to convict us of our sinfulness and bring us to the knowledge that Jesus Christ died for our sins. When we receive the Lord as our personal Savior, we are reconciled to God and brought into full fellowship with Him. This happens the moment salvation occurs. Our sin debt is paid in full, so we are free from guilt. Also, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit for eternity and set apart for God’s service.

Identity. What is our identity in the Lord? Believers are children of God. The Bible calls us joint heirs with Christ; in other words, we share in the wealth of the Lord Jesus. Also, we have been transformed from sinners into saints. We may not always act saintly, but a true saint is someone who has been saved and set apart for the purposes of God.

Position. Jesus Christ is always present to guide and provide for the believer. Through Him, we have immediate access to God the Father.

Mission. Our primary mission in life is to demonstrate Christ to the world. Believers should live in such a way that others see the life of Jesus within us. And because we understand the wonder of our salvation, our identity in Christ, and our position before the Father, we share the Savior with other people. God wants everyone to know the truth.

Anchor For Today:
Knowing our salvation, identity, and position in Christ should transform the way we live and compel us to make Him known to others.