May. 28, 2008 - Be reminded....

Be reminded this morning that no matter where you are, no matter your circumstances, no matter what you have done, that nothing can separate you from the love of God.  There is One who loves you so completely that He provided a sacrifice that would atone for every poor choice, every awful moment, every evil thought word and deed.  A Lamb was killed so that you could be brought into the very presence of God without shame or despair, clothed in a righteous not your own, but bestowed by a Grace that you do not deserve and could never earn.  As hard as you try to please your Heavenly Dad with your little acts of love, it buys no more favor than you have in Christ Jesus.  So rest in the peace that passes understanding:  that your greatest problem has been resolved!  That a violent death on a hill you will likely never see by One that you cannot see is more than enough to provide you with a eternal home with a Father that loves His children completely.  And know that this life is only the prologue to the real story.  Because Jesus has gone to prepare a place for those that know and love and follow him.  And He will return in glorious triumph to take you home.  Where you will be in the very presence of the happiest Joy you can imagine.  A home where faith and hope will be realized fully the moment we see Jesus face to face.  And the greatest of these, Love, will be our reality for all time.  

So rest in the promises of God this morning.  May God bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you.......