"Doxology" by: Pastor Fred Snider

“To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy-- to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.” Jude 1:24-25

A doxology, benediction, final thoughts, closing words, call if what you may, but no doubt some of the best of that kind of stuff in the whole Bible, is right here in Jude. Some of Jude’s words are hard to understand. I didn’t even try to devotionalize the verses about the archangel Michael and Moses body. Even though it is just an illustration of when not to accuse or even try to sort out earthly rebellion, much less in the heavenly realm. But this benediction is crystal clear. Unquestionable, indisputable as should be the whole Word of God. But some parts are a mystery. We can study those parts and seek a deeper understanding. But the clear parts, we must respond to personally. Jude 1:24-25 makes several teachable points that deserve noting.

1. He can keep us from falling. But we must trust and obey Him.

2. He alone can present us faultless because He covers our sin.

3. He has joy about us.

4. God alone is Savior.

5. Only He deserves glory, majesty, power and authority.

6. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, tomorrow and forevermore. That doesn’t change!

7. Amen!

8. Period.

9. End of Jude, That’s all he wrote.

10. No need to say anymore. Get it? Got it! Good!

For His Glory,
Pastor Fred

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