“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14 ESV)
If you’ve ever wondered what God is like, look at Jesus, He was God poured into human flesh. The beauty, majesty, power, authority, knowledge, wisdom – every attribute that God the Father possesses is present in full measure in His Son.
Paul wrote in Colossians 1:19: “For God in all His fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to Himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.”
If you’ve ever hoped to have peace, life, hope, joy, eternal contentment, and a satisfaction in life that nothing of this earth could ever provide, give your life to Jesus. He will receive you as a father receives his newborn son; He will love you as a mother loves her nursing child; He will walk with you through life so you’ll never walk alone; He will guide you in the ups and downs of your journey so you’ll never be lost; and He will welcome you home to heaven when your measured days on earth are fulfilled.
This may be a frightening season in your life, it is for me, but I can assure you, on the authority of God’s Word and my more than 60 years of walking with my Savior – He’s got you! All He asks is that you trust Him and follow Him closely. Perhaps someone reading today may be wondering: “But how can I do that? I’ve sinned until my life is a disgusting mess. God is perfect and I’m anything but that. I’ve hurt more people than I can remember, and I’ve damaged relationships with those who once loved me to the point of no return. I can’t even stand myself; how can I believe that a perfect God would have anything to do with me?”
Please hear the words of Ron Hutchcraft: “No matter what hits you, God is no less in charge; His plan is no less on target. Things may be out of your control. They are never out of His control. If you trust Him, He will give you just the equipment you need for the battle you’re facing right now, because God’s plan will not lead you where His grace cannot keep you.”
By God’s grace I’ve seen people’s lives transformed (including my own), broken hearts mended, families reunited, bodies healed, reputations restored, miracles performed. John Blanchard wrote: “God’s purposes always have God’s provision.”
The first step in finding God’s grace is to humbly ask Him for it. “But how?” Find a quiet spot where you can get alone, if possible, hold your hands out in front of you with your palms up. “Why?” Because it’s a position of openness to God; it’s symbolic of offering Him your life; like everything you are or have is in those hands and you’re by faith surrendering them to God. The Lord Jesus will never turn you away. How do I know?
Because He said: “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
Please trust Him. Let Him have your life. I promise He’ll do a lot better job with it than you can.
Food for thought.
Blessings, Ed 😊
Walking With Jesus 