I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
But He took note of their distress when He heard their cry; for their sake He remembered His covenant and out of His great love He relented. Psalm 106:44-45 NIV
The wages of sin is death!
I thought I would remind you of that truth from Romans 3:23. You do remember it, don't you? Oh, yes, we like to remember the whole verse, don't we? The wages of sin is death, BUT the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ! That sounds better to me too!
What if the first were all that were true? Can you imagine where we would be if God held us accountable for our sin? Would we last a day? When I consider my life, and some of the mistakes I have made, if my sins were not hidden in the blood of Christ there would be no hope for my soul! If I were to compare much of my life, especially the hidden thoughts within my heart at times, I would seem more like the devil than like God. Am I alone here?
Yet, God is not keeping a record of my sins. He sees me not for my sinfulness, but for my righteousness through Christ. He sees the potential He has for me. He has relented from sending calamity in my life, which I fully deserve, and chosen to send me grace. All I did was believe that Jesus is the Son of God, that He lived a sinless life, died on an old rugged cross, and rose from the grave so that if I accept Him and make Him Lord of my life I will be saved! And I have! I believe it with all my heart!
Imagine the darkness of be seperated from God. Imagine never knowing His love or forgiveness. Imagine not having God as your guide; the path of life. Folks, I can't; I don't want to imagine such a thing!
Jesus heard me from the bottom of the slimy pit and He reached deep down to pull me up into His loving arms! I am a child of God! My life is no longer cursed with the sting of death, but is being renewed day by day into His likeness.
And one day, maybe very soon, I will see my Maker face to face! Oh, what a day, glorious day, that will be!
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