Today's sermon was certainly annointed, wasn't it? Last week, Pastor Ron focused on the wayward son. Today, his sermon focused on the father and his reaction to the wayward son's return. I was struck by several points Ron shared in the sermon.
First of all, what a beautiful illustration Christ gave us of the love of our wonderful God! What makes this story even more amazing is that it not only depicts the Father's love for us, but just how EXTRAORDINARY HIS LOVE for us truly is! IMAGINE the GOD of the UNIVERSE, the CREATOR of ALL things...RUNNING to us in UNBRIDLED EMOTION when we turn to HIM! IMAGINE the HOSTS of HEAVEN CELEBRATING when even ONE SINNER repents and ACCEPTS CHRIST!
God loves you more deeply than you can imagine. He loves you just as you are! His depth of forgiveness and grace is more than enough. No matter what you've done, no matter what you are going through, He'll take you as you are...no prior cleanup on your part. You can't do it on your own. You NEED HIM! Simply admit you are a sinner, ask Him to forgive you and help you turn away from sin. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, that He died for YOUR SINS, to take YOUR PUNISHMENT, and that He ROSE AGAIN on the third day. Confess JESUS as YOUR LORD and SAVIOR!
When you accept Christ, the FATHER will embrace HIS loving arms around you. He will never leave you. He promises us this. "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you." (John 14:16) YOU will be HIS CHILD! Even if you are wayward, turn to CHRIST! He's just standing, patiently waiting for you to come home.
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me." Revelation 3:20
Have you opened the door? If not, what are you waiting for?
In His Love, Cathy
2 comments:
Thanks for the shout out!
You're welcome! It was an excellent sermon!
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