Why We Need a Savior

Why We Need a Savior

 “The law of the Spirit that brings life made me free from the law that brings sin and death.”  Romans 8:3

The cross did what sacrificed lambs could not do. It erased our sins, not for a year, but for eternity. The cross did what man could not do. It granted us the right to talk with, love, and even live with God.

You can’t do that by yourself. I don’t care how many worship services you attend or good deeds you do, your goodness is insufficient . . . That’s why we need a savior.

The Economy of Heaven

 “A crown is being held for . . . all those who have waited with love for him to come again.”  2 Timothy 4:8

We understand that in the economy of earth, there are a limited number of crowns.

The economy of heaven, however, is refreshingly different. Heavenly rewards are not limited to a chosen few, but “to all those who have waited with love for him to come again.” The three-letter word all is a gem. The winner’s circle isn’t reserved for a handful of the elite but for a heaven full of God’s children.

Being Made Perfect

 “With one sacrifice he made perfect forever those who are being made holy.”  Hebrews 10:14

Underline the word perfect. Note that the word is not better. Not improving. Not on the upswing. God doesn’t improve; he perfects. He doesn’t enhance; he completes . . .

When he sees each of us, he sees one who has been made perfect through the One who is perfect—Jesus Christ.

Let Your Light Shine

 “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven”  Matthew 5:16, NIV

Did you notice the first five letters of the word courteous spell court? In old England, to be courteous was to act in the way of the court. The family and servants of the king were expected to follow a higher standard.

So are we. Are we not called to represent the King? Then “let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

His Children

 “God sent his Son . . . so we could become his children.” Galatians 4:4-5

We . . . were orphans.

Alone.

No name. No future. No hope.

Were it not for our adoption as God’s children we would have no place to belong. We sometimes forget that.