Jude 1:24
"Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy."

    This portion of the book of Jude gives us insight into the ability of GOD to bring us into His presence.  This takes a measure of trust on our part.   We have to trust that every word that has been said before this verse regarding the grace of GOD at work in our lives can bring us into His presence blamelessly.  

   We know that each one of us is imperfect.  We are simply unable to walk a perfectly blameless life in this imperfect world. Each one of makes mistakes. Yet, this scripture tells us that He is 'able' (has the power, willingness and strength) to keep us from stumbling.  This suggests that He is actively working in each of our lives, daily, to draw us to Him.

   In Hebrews 12:2 Paul encourages us to keep our eyes upon JESUS ³the author and finisher of our faith².  From the very moment that we become Christians, we begin a journey from death to life.  With our faith in CHRIST we became alive in our spirit.  Now, because of this decision we have made to open our hearts to Him, the LORD is actively perfecting our faith and preparing us for when we see Him face to face.   

   This is why Jude continues on to say in verse 25, "to GOD our SAVIOR, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen."   LORD, open our hearts today, so that we may be among those who are able to stand before you in blameless worship!

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