What a wretch I am...
There has been no truer words spoken in light of God's presence. Today, is "Good Friday" and we are to focus on the crucifixion of the man named Jesus. There was no greater sacrifice than what He gave, fulfilling God's plan of redemption for mankind. How wonderful it is to know that God, in the flesh, would taste of this pain filled world and suffer death for you and me.
We are so undeserving of this love. We are so undeserving of this mercy and grace.
We go about our days thinking, saying, and doing things that God despises but the world says is ok. Then we base our eternity on a single decision we made at some point in life. This, my friend, is unscriptural! Where is the proof in our lives that that decision made any difference?
Scripture says plainly that you know a tree by its fruit. We can see the proof of who Jesus is in the resurrection. We can claim to be something but there has to be evidence of it. Jesus did not just claim something, He proved it. Our own lives proves whether or not that decision to accept Christ meant anything. Yes, we may stumble and fall as "believers" but if God is working in us then we will allow Him to pick us up, show us what we did wrong, and give us the ability to change if we are willing. Our sinful flesh fights continuously against the working of the Holy Spirit as God works in us to be transformed.
What a wretch I am to take the opportunity afforded me through the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus and marr it with my sinful life. My hearts desire should be on pleasing God and doing His will, not my own self-pleasure and satisfaction. Do we truly want to walk around claiming to be "Christian" and then living a life that contradicts what it truly means? Do we really want to bring His sacrifice to an "open shame"?
Again, what a wretch I am...
Father in heaven, as I reflect upon what you sacrificed for me, I am reminded again that I am unworthy. Even though I am a wretched man You still love me. You reached across eternity and entered a condemned world to bring redemption. There is no greater love than that. Even though I fail you are still there, lovingly correcting and calling me back. I thank you for the salvation that is brought in what happened, not only on calvary, but that empty tomb. Without the resurrection there would be no hope for me. I love you and all I have to give is my life. Please continue to mold and transform me into who You want me to be.
There has been no truer words spoken in light of God's presence. Today, is "Good Friday" and we are to focus on the crucifixion of the man named Jesus. There was no greater sacrifice than what He gave, fulfilling God's plan of redemption for mankind. How wonderful it is to know that God, in the flesh, would taste of this pain filled world and suffer death for you and me.
We are so undeserving of this love. We are so undeserving of this mercy and grace.
We go about our days thinking, saying, and doing things that God despises but the world says is ok. Then we base our eternity on a single decision we made at some point in life. This, my friend, is unscriptural! Where is the proof in our lives that that decision made any difference?
Scripture says plainly that you know a tree by its fruit. We can see the proof of who Jesus is in the resurrection. We can claim to be something but there has to be evidence of it. Jesus did not just claim something, He proved it. Our own lives proves whether or not that decision to accept Christ meant anything. Yes, we may stumble and fall as "believers" but if God is working in us then we will allow Him to pick us up, show us what we did wrong, and give us the ability to change if we are willing. Our sinful flesh fights continuously against the working of the Holy Spirit as God works in us to be transformed.
What a wretch I am to take the opportunity afforded me through the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus and marr it with my sinful life. My hearts desire should be on pleasing God and doing His will, not my own self-pleasure and satisfaction. Do we truly want to walk around claiming to be "Christian" and then living a life that contradicts what it truly means? Do we really want to bring His sacrifice to an "open shame"?
Again, what a wretch I am...
Father in heaven, as I reflect upon what you sacrificed for me, I am reminded again that I am unworthy. Even though I am a wretched man You still love me. You reached across eternity and entered a condemned world to bring redemption. There is no greater love than that. Even though I fail you are still there, lovingly correcting and calling me back. I thank you for the salvation that is brought in what happened, not only on calvary, but that empty tomb. Without the resurrection there would be no hope for me. I love you and all I have to give is my life. Please continue to mold and transform me into who You want me to be.
Easter,
fruit,
Jesus,
life,
love,
resurrection,
transformed,
Wretch
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