God created us with a free will, and with that we have the freedom to refuse Jesus. This disobedience through our unbelief in Him is an inward attitude which is outwardly expressed when we say no, and turn our backs on Jesus. This rejection of Jesus brings separation from God the Father, and His holy indignation upon us forever.
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John 3:16 ” For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
God didn’t put stipulations on who could have this wonderful gift called eternal life. There was no bias, no segregation, no prejudice in His invitation to humanity. Whoever knows and has confidence in His Son Jesus will not die, but have the gift of eternal life. This eternal life is available to anyone, anywhere, at anytime…just by saying “Yes” to Jesus.
Romans 5:8 ” But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners Christ died for us.”
God’s love for us was manifested in the person Jesus. His love was so great for mankind that He sent His Son, who willingly laid His life down for us. We were so far from God, yet He came without objection. Jesus was both sacrifice and the high priest who offered it on our behalf…once,for all.
Romans 6:23 ” For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
The recompense of our violating God’s will is separation from Him. We reap what we sow, and sin leads to death. But God holds out to us this wonderful and so underserved gift of grace which is eternal life through His son Jesus. There is nothing we can do to get this gift…it is freely given to us for the asking.
Romans 3:23 ” There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
We are all in the same leaky boat…there is not one person that has a right standing with God. We have all missed the mark in our relationship with Him. And as a result of this short falling, we have sadly turned our backs on Him and the blessings we could have.
Luke 21:3-4 ” I tell you the truth, he said, this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”
Jesus watched the wealthy Jews place their gifts in the Temple treasury with much pomp and ceremony. But He was also perceiving where their hearts were in this process… that’s the reason He used the word “gift”- a rather colorless word meaning any gift in general. Their offerings meant nothing to them, there was no sacrifice to it, it was just something they did. On the other hand, He watched intently as the widow came quietly and placed several coins in the treasury. He knew her sacrifice in doing so, He understood entirely what she was giving up in order to make that gift. She was offering everything she had to God…she was offering her life to Him. Would you do the same?
John 11:25 ” Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.’ “
Lazarus was dead and buried four days when Jesus arrived on the outskirts of Bethany. When Martha heard He was coming, she went out to meet Him. Later, Martha told Mary, and Mary went out to meet Jesus also. Both sisters in their grief could have turned their backs on Jesus for not coming before their brother had died. Both Mary and Martha could have been angry and resentful, and refused to acknowledge Jesus at all… but instead, both ran to Him for comfort even if they couldn’t understand everything that was happening. In times of profound grief when there are so many unanswered questions…don’t turn your back on the Lord, instead, run to Him for comfort.
Philippians 4:13 ” I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”
The Lord enables us to endure, sustain and effectively handle any thing and/or situation we are thrust into. He will strengthen our feebleness and calm all fears. This scripture is a proclamation of what we are able to accomplish through Him.
YOU are able to do ALL THINGS by His power that lives in YOU and who gives YOU strength. Through Him there is nothing YOU can not do!
Isaiah 9:6 ” For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Today ponder this…For unto You a tiny baby was born, for unto You a firstborn son was given. If there had been no one else in the world, God would have done this miracle just for You. God loved you so much that He gave His only Son to die on that cross in Your place. Isaiah proclaimed the coming of the Messiah…for You.
Titus 2:11 ” For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.”
Babies were being born all the time, so what was so very special about this baby Mary was about to give birth to? At the very moment Jesus was delivered, salvation suddenly appeared and shone its light on mankind…and God’s loving kindness was made flesh in the body of this tiny babe.
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