from the HGFF...
Christ died for our sins! Let's make this more personal; Jesus died for your sins. The Son of God died for my sins. How should we feel about such gift? What should our response be to such a great sacrifice? Nothing is comparable to Jesus' sacrifice and his beautiful gift of mercy and grace. Yet the sacrifice of others helps me understand a little better what my response should be to such a great sacrifice. While I am deeply saddened that my sins made such a costly sacrifice necessary, my primary focus is not on the sadness of his death, but his love for us in giving such an extravagant and life-transforming gift.
God wants us to remember, appreciate, and honor his Son's sacrifice. Yet rather than wanting us to live sullen lives of guilt and muted passion. the Father calls us to live bold and passionate lives of vibrant celebration. Look at the book of Acts and notice the lives of those who were first touched by Jesus' death and resurrection; they lived passionate, vibrant lives of appreciation and hope. And when we look in the mirror, who are we to see? How can we not respond with the passion and celebration.
So as we journey through this week, let's take time to remember Jesus' sacrifice with humility, reverence and deep appreciation. But as we do, let's also celebrate with confidence and joy, know how we are loved and called to live bold and vibrant live that bring glory to our Lord who sacrificed so much to make us his own!
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he choose us in him.
Christ died for our sins! Let's make this more personal; Jesus died for your sins. The Son of God died for my sins. How should we feel about such gift? What should our response be to such a great sacrifice? Nothing is comparable to Jesus' sacrifice and his beautiful gift of mercy and grace. Yet the sacrifice of others helps me understand a little better what my response should be to such a great sacrifice. While I am deeply saddened that my sins made such a costly sacrifice necessary, my primary focus is not on the sadness of his death, but his love for us in giving such an extravagant and life-transforming gift.
God wants us to remember, appreciate, and honor his Son's sacrifice. Yet rather than wanting us to live sullen lives of guilt and muted passion. the Father calls us to live bold and passionate lives of vibrant celebration. Look at the book of Acts and notice the lives of those who were first touched by Jesus' death and resurrection; they lived passionate, vibrant lives of appreciation and hope. And when we look in the mirror, who are we to see? How can we not respond with the passion and celebration.
So as we journey through this week, let's take time to remember Jesus' sacrifice with humility, reverence and deep appreciation. But as we do, let's also celebrate with confidence and joy, know how we are loved and called to live bold and vibrant live that bring glory to our Lord who sacrificed so much to make us his own!
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he choose us in him.
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