Romans 5:10

For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! ~ Romans 5:10 

How have you lived your life so far? Are you a God hater, or a God lover? Do you look at your life’s history and wonder who could ever love you? You have cheated, stolen, perhaps been imprisoned for crimes you dare not mention aloud? Or, maybe not quite so drastic, but you certainly have not had God in mind when you lived life your way, doing your thing, showing that you were the “boss”. I know there are stories about those who would wonder at the love of God for them. How could God love them when they had committed…what crime would you fill in? I will tell you that you are not alone. In every human heart there is enmity toward that which is holy. And ultimately toward God, for He is the author of holiness. Yet, He knew you before you were born, He knew the path you might take, probably would take, unless you received the blessing He had in mind for you! You see, before you and I made the decision (and even if we were raised in a Christian home, a decision had to be made at some point) to receive Him as Saviour, He knew the plans He had in mind for you to save you. Jesus died for every person, to save them from the sins of their past and bring them into His new life! He is your intercessor, standing in your place with your sins upon Him, which He took, once for all! His enemies thought they had won on that hill of Calvary. But that hill of death was only the beginning, for Jesus Christ rose from the dead and is a living, eternal, King of Kings, a triumphant Redeemer! In John 14:19 Jesus said, “Because I live, you shall live also.” Hallelujah! Jesus gives life, and abundant life to those who come to Him, receiving the pardon He offers. Come as you are! He is already waiting for you! Your past does not matter, it is your future He wants to give to you!

Pastor Julia

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