Romans 5:8 (NKJV) 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
I remember before I became a Christian. I started hearing the gospel and it left an impression on me almost immediately.
I can remember standing in a church, listening and knowing that I needed to put my faith in Jesus long before I actually did it.
But I had what I thought were legitimate reasons for waiting. I wanted to get my act cleaned up first. I wanted to stop swearing, change my attitude, stop drinking, and a list of other things. I thought I had to do this in order to present myself to God and be saved.
Boy, was I wrong.
I eventually understood that God wanted me just as I was, with all of the bad habits, shortcomings and baggage. It was His desire to take me and clean me up and use me for His kingdom.
Mark 2:17 (NKJV) 17 When Jesus heard it, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.
Once I understood this, it made a world of difference and I finally turned my life over to Christ. And boy did it feel good to have my sins forgiven!
God did eventually help me to get cleaned up. My language changed. My habits changed. I became a new man by the blood of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit.
And God can do the same for you. Stop thinking that you have to make yourself clean in order to come to God. Come to Him first, and then let Him do the cleaning. He’s more than able to handle it!
Today is the day of salvation.
2 Corinthians 6:2 (NKJV) 2 For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
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