THE RICHES I HAVE IN CHRIST By Rev. Dean Beaty 5/21/09 Jude 24-25 “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever.”(KJV) Perhaps we hold too lightly what the Lord has done for us. Salvation’s many benefits I think we should discuss. Forgiveness of my wretched sins is just a starting place. Christ’s righteousness imputed is another gift of grace. Not only was my record purged but Christ’s was added in. My account now shows that I’ve been fully cleansed of sin. The peace of God now fills my life where fear once ruled my heart. The Holy Spirit lives within and He will not depart. There’s hope despite my earthly loss for death is not the end. Eternal life with Christ my God I cannot comprehend. I’ll be presented faultless before the presence of the Lord; With exceeding joy that worldly pleasures can’t afford. Peace, passing understanding guards and keeps my heart each day. And all that Christ has given me will never pass away. Satan does not have the power to take me from God’s care. While God’s ear is always open to my weakest feeble prayer. Though I’ve left out many things that Christ has done for me, To name them all would take the time of all eternity. While on earth it is our task to spread His name abroad. And tell the world of this one thing; that we are loved by God.