Sunday, July 27
"On Trial"
'If you were suddenly transported into the presence of God and you heard a prosecuting attorney listing all the reasons you should be sent to hell, how would you plead? Guilty or not guilty?
The apostle Paul said, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Rom. 3:23). That makes us guilty as charged.
What is the penalty for our sin? "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Rom. 6:23).
What could we say in our defense? "God demonstrates His own love towards us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Rom. 5:8)
Because Jesus became our substitute, the penalty has been paid. But we must accept His forgiveness as a gift. The only requirement is that we recognize our need and accept His offer.
If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus
and believe in your heart that God
has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved....
For "whoever calls on the name of
the Lord shall be saved"
(Rom. 10:9,13)
If you haven't done so before, tell Jesus that you believe He died as your substitue and accept the free and undeserved gift of forgiveness. That's the only way to be right about your wrong, to be accepted by God, and to be sure of heaven.'
[extraction from 'Our Daily Bread']
k@ly$hA @ 8:40 PM