When The Door Slams
So that whoever believes will on Him have eternal life [after physical death, and will actually live forever]. "For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [one and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:15-16 AMP
When you recognize God as Creator, you will admire Him. When you recognize His wisdom, you will learn from Him. When you discover His strength, you will rely on Him. But only when He saves you will you worship Him.
It is a "before and after" scenario. Before your rescue, you could easily keep God at a distance. Comfortably dismissed. Neatly shelved. Sure He was important, but so was your career. your status. Your salary. He was high on your priority list, but He shared the spot light with others.
Then came the storm...the rage ...the fight...the ripped mooring...the lies of politicians... the starless night. Despair fell like you had lost your only friend; your bearing were gone...what am I going to do now. In your heart, you knew there was no exit.
Turn to your career to help? Only if you want to hide from the storm...not escape it. Lean on your status for strength? A storm is not impressed with your title. Rely on the government for rescue? Many try....many fail.
Suddenly you are left with one option: Lord God Jesus Christ. And when you ask...genuinely ask...He will come. And from that moment on He is not just a deity to admire, a teacher to serve, or a master to obey. He is the Savior. Our Lord and Savior to be worshiped
Think about this: The world of Jesus' day was filled with fear. The Romans feared rebellion, and their subjects feared Rome's power. The Sadducees feared the Pharisees, and both were suspicious of the publicans. The hearts of people everywhere were filled with fear and distrust. Life was uncertain, and above all, people feared death.
The world lives with fear even today. What is your fear? Do you fear the future? Do you fear life's burdens that sometimes seem almost overwhelming? Do you fear death? Most of us fear everything except God--yet it is God whom we should fear most of all!
Affirmation: Jesus can put an end to fear for all who trust in Him. "Do not be afraid, Jesus is the answer to any fear you have. After all, God's power is greater than the powers of evil, and "neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future...nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38-39).
Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin. Acknowledge these to the LORD and thank Him fore His forgiveness.
Never Rest Ministries
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