If you didn’t read part 1, from yesterday’s post, you don’t want to miss it. Check it out, it’s a great part of the rescue plan.
Here is the Great News of this rescue, you may
have heard it as the Good News, but I’m sticking with great. Once you have heard it and are able to share it, you too will realize IT IS GREAT! Romans 6:23 says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” It tells us there
is a cost. But here’s the Great News, especially for everyone looking for an
online deal, Jesus Christ offers us the free gift of eternal life. That’s right
there is a cost but the cost to you is free. You just have to take it. I mean,
who doesn’t want a free gift, right? Free!
have heard it as the Good News, but I’m sticking with great. Once you have heard it and are able to share it, you too will realize IT IS GREAT! Romans 6:23 says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” It tells us there
is a cost. But here’s the Great News, especially for everyone looking for an
online deal, Jesus Christ offers us the free gift of eternal life. That’s right
there is a cost but the cost to you is free. You just have to take it. I mean,
who doesn’t want a free gift, right? Free!
1 John 4:9 says, “By this the
Love of God is revealed in us: that God sent His One and only Son into the
world in order that we may live through Him.”
Love of God is revealed in us: that God sent His One and only Son into the
world in order that we may live through Him.”
Let’s look at it this way.
You are on a sinking ship, have always been. Some of you may feel like it is
going down faster than others, nonetheless, it is sinking. You look out into
the water for an island to swim to or a branch to take a hold of, but there is
nothing. You start plotting with the people in the rest of the boats
for a way to somehow build a quick raft or something, anything. You realize
again, there is nothing.
You are on a sinking ship, have always been. Some of you may feel like it is
going down faster than others, nonetheless, it is sinking. You look out into
the water for an island to swim to or a branch to take a hold of, but there is
nothing. You start plotting with the people in the rest of the boats
for a way to somehow build a quick raft or something, anything. You realize
again, there is nothing.
Then
you turn to look at the vast blue sea and see someone standing on the water.
It is your Father, your Creator. With outstretched arms He gently says, “Jump
my child, I’ll rescue you.” You’re not sure if He is going to catch you. You don’t understand
why He would save you. You have done so much wrong maybe you should just go
down with the ship. You look back at the
boat which is definitely going down and you turn around with all these
questions in your eyes.
you turn to look at the vast blue sea and see someone standing on the water.
It is your Father, your Creator. With outstretched arms He gently says, “Jump
my child, I’ll rescue you.” You’re not sure if He is going to catch you. You don’t understand
why He would save you. You have done so much wrong maybe you should just go
down with the ship. You look back at the
boat which is definitely going down and you turn around with all these
questions in your eyes.
You look to your Father to make
the leap into His loving arms because you realize that He is the only hope. You
are scared and excited at the same time but you decide faith in Him is your
only choice. He’s says
to you with all the love a Father could have for a child, “I already know all
that you have done. I promise to forgive you, just ask, just trust me. You are safe in my arms, dear one.” You decide it is time to jump.Into His arms you go and as He draws you close to Himself, He
whispers, “Trust me, child, My love will catch you every time.”
the leap into His loving arms because you realize that He is the only hope. You
are scared and excited at the same time but you decide faith in Him is your
only choice. He’s says
to you with all the love a Father could have for a child, “I already know all
that you have done. I promise to forgive you, just ask, just trust me. You are safe in my arms, dear one.” You decide it is time to jump.Into His arms you go and as He draws you close to Himself, He
whispers, “Trust me, child, My love will catch you every time.”
What saved you? The love of a
Father for His child. What was the cost to you? You had to trust Him.
Father for His child. What was the cost to you? You had to trust Him.
Paul tells us in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been
saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift from God; it
is not from works, so that no one can boast.
saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift from God; it
is not from works, so that no one can boast.
Good? We could never be good enough. Working Hard? We could
never work hard enough. It is by the grace of God that we are saved, it is a
gift. Do you want it?
never work hard enough. It is by the grace of God that we are saved, it is a
gift. Do you want it?
This is where the impact comes. The impact that will not only affect your whole life here on earth but you life for eternity. What is this eternal life that
you are talking about, you might be asking. What is the catch, what is the fine
print?
Well, eternal life is just what it sounds like, forever life. Eternal
life is life after death here on this Earth, in Heaven with our Risen Lord,
forever. Now for the fine print, Romans 10:9 says, “That if you confess with
your mouth “Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart that God raised him from
the dead, you will be saved.
Sinking ship is sin. Do you need
rescued? Call Him Lord, believe He alone can rescue you.
Ready for a Rescue? The exact
words that you pray are not the essential part. Your heart that you give to your
Father is.
words that you pray are not the essential part. Your heart that you give to your
Father is.
You can pray a prayer something
like this.
like this.
Heavenly Father, I am a sinner. I
know that I have done so many things wrong in my life so I am asking you to
forgive me. I believe in my heart that it is all about you. You went to the
cross to die for my sins. You suffered and bore all my sins and shame on yourself
so that I may live. I believe that you conquered death and rose from the grave.
Lord, I ask you to come into my heart
and life today and make me a new creation and become Lord of my life. I ask
that you help me put off my old self and turn and walk toward your path. I
praise you and thank you for all that you have done for me and all that you are
going to do through me. And all God’s children said. AMEN!
know that I have done so many things wrong in my life so I am asking you to
forgive me. I believe in my heart that it is all about you. You went to the
cross to die for my sins. You suffered and bore all my sins and shame on yourself
so that I may live. I believe that you conquered death and rose from the grave.
Lord, I ask you to come into my heart
and life today and make me a new creation and become Lord of my life. I ask
that you help me put off my old self and turn and walk toward your path. I
praise you and thank you for all that you have done for me and all that you are
going to do through me. And all God’s children said. AMEN!
If you prayed that prayer and
want to turn your life around; if you want to make Christ Lord of your life and
if you want off that sinking ship, that is amazing! I am so excited for you.
Please don’t leave your decision there. Please don’t leave questions or thoughts unanswered. Let me know. Let
someone know that can guide you to grow and mature in your faith.
want to turn your life around; if you want to make Christ Lord of your life and
if you want off that sinking ship, that is amazing! I am so excited for you.
Please don’t leave your decision there. Please don’t leave questions or thoughts unanswered. Let me know. Let
someone know that can guide you to grow and mature in your faith.
I would absolutely love your feedback or questions. Please leave comments on this page and encourage others.
You can also send me a personal email
at youresewtrendy@gmail.com and I
can help you to find resources to further your walk and step into faith.
at youresewtrendy@gmail.com and I
can help you to find resources to further your walk and step into faith.
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