As a people living under mercy, it's easy to think that we are above the law, when in fact we are not. There are burning fires of judgment ready to consume us for all our countless sins. We are standing here, boldly before the Throne of God, simply, and only because of His Mercies. It's only because he purchased us with His precious blood. Because He took the blame for our sins. Because He chose to take on my guilt.
We are saved by grace. The more we take it for granted, the more we let it slip away.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
People with a Purpose
Bad things happen when people lose their purpose. Men become a danger unto themselves when they lose sight of who they are. There would be nothing the devil would love more than to have a disillusioned church.
It pays to remind ourselves of the big picture every once in awhile. To take a step back to realize once more that we are just travelers here. To understand once more that worldly gain means nothing in the long run.
It pays to take a moment to breathe, to close our eyes and dream of the Golden City lit by the light of God. That, is where we are headed.
It pays to remind ourselves of the big picture every once in awhile. To take a step back to realize once more that we are just travelers here. To understand once more that worldly gain means nothing in the long run.
It pays to take a moment to breathe, to close our eyes and dream of the Golden City lit by the light of God. That, is where we are headed.
Monday, November 10, 2008
The Legacy that we stand on
While listening to Bro Dabb's sermon yesterday, it became clear to me what a great legacy we are standing on today.
Countless people have given their lives for the gospel. Starting from the prophets of old who were rejected by their people, some even hunted to be killed. They were followed by Our Lord Himself, who gave His life for us as the ultimate sacrifice. If everything else never happened, this alone is more than good enough to keep us going. The disciples followed in his footsteps, and many more are still paying a high price to carry on the Gospel.
Getting the big picture into view, we have indeed come into the Kingdom for such a time as this. Life is much more than a town we pass through, or a long transit stop. We are part of something that's as old as the earth itself. We are part of an operation that launched 2000 years ago, on a mission that has to be completed. They that came before us have done their part, fulfilled their role. It is now up to us to carry on our part of the greatest rescue mission in history.
Countless people have given their lives for the gospel. Starting from the prophets of old who were rejected by their people, some even hunted to be killed. They were followed by Our Lord Himself, who gave His life for us as the ultimate sacrifice. If everything else never happened, this alone is more than good enough to keep us going. The disciples followed in his footsteps, and many more are still paying a high price to carry on the Gospel.
Getting the big picture into view, we have indeed come into the Kingdom for such a time as this. Life is much more than a town we pass through, or a long transit stop. We are part of something that's as old as the earth itself. We are part of an operation that launched 2000 years ago, on a mission that has to be completed. They that came before us have done their part, fulfilled their role. It is now up to us to carry on our part of the greatest rescue mission in history.
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