This week Christians observe the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Remembering the reason behind the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus is the basis for our beliveing in Him as the One and Only Begotton (Diety) Son of God. He rose from the grave, defeating death and is very much alive in Heaven!
He is the true God - there is no other. We believe in a living God who hears our requests and answers prayers. He is caring, loving, compassionate, a rewarder of those who seek Him, and longs for fellowship with His creation.
Our belief comes from the Lord and His promises for redemption of sin through Christ alone is the only way to GOD the Father. Being able to be redeemed of all our iniquity and transgressions against God is a gift from the Lord through grace alone - grace ... unmerited favor (forgiving us when we don't deserve it). If we confess our sin and truly are sorry for what we have done wrong, God is willing to forgive whatever it is.
The message of the cross is so amazing that it has to be shared. Has anyone told you Jesus loves you so much that He died for you to be cleansed from all unrighteousness (sin; things we've done wrong)?
He took the punishment of sin for all mankind and died on the cross to satisfy the debt. Think of every sin and crime ever committed (smallest to the biggest) - Jesus took the punishment on Himself for you and me!
Who would do that? Can you imagine love that deep or know anyone who would do that for you? People have died in sacrifice for others, especially when it comes to freedom. Their hope wasn't that they would die, but they understood it could or might happen.
This isn't what happened with Jesus. He willingly offered Himself as a sacrifice knowing the result was indeed death; taking our place and receiving the punishment for sins He never committed.
Christ not only took the penalty for all sin, but He also took upon His body all sickness, disease and death itself to conquer it once and for all! You know how it feels to have a sickness on your body right? Can you comprehend how it would feel to have every sickness and disease on your body at the same time along with being beaten beyond recognition by haters?
What man that would take this upon Himself and why? Jesus ... He did it because of "undying" love! This is what we refer to as God's Amazing Grace!
The sacrifice Jesus made through dying on the cross in taking all sin upon Himself, was and always will be the greatest form of grace –unmerited favor anyone could give for those He loved.
"For God loved the world (you and me) so much He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Jesus will not perish in Hell, but will have eternal life in Heaven with God."
(John 3:16 emphasis mine)
Jesus loves you. He died to redeem (save and forgive) you from all sin. No other God has done that or ever will, because He is the One and only true God. He rose from the dead conquering death and sin that the devil lords over mankind.
We were created as eternal beings, meaning the soul of all mankind will live forever either in Heaven or Hell. Only those who believe in God's Son will share in the favored Heavenly Kingdom for eternity with a new healed and whole body. This is why we rejoice and can live in continual hope.
Those who deny Him will not go to Heaven, nor will they be redeemed of their sin or sickness. Anyone who is sick and dies in unbelief will live forever with that sickness or disease in eternal torment. Don’t be left out; believe in Christ now before it's too late.
Read about the greatest gift of love in the death, burial and resurrection of Christ in Matthew chapters 26-28. For more answers about the Christian faith and salvation through Jesus Christ visit the Tell Me section of this site.
In obedience to God’s command, the Daily Favor office is closed as we are observing Holy Week in remembrance of what Jesus did for us on the cross. You can read about it in my teaching on the "Beauty of Chen Redemption".
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I am truly thankful for all of you, and looking forward to our next time of fellowship on Daily Favor! Blessings for the Easter holiday.
Until next time, have a blessed Resurrection Day!
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