DENNIS
Hello, I’m Dennis Gossett, Associate Pastor at Central. I once heard the story of a man who was put into prison during the late 19th century for murder. The state where he was from sentenced him to death. Soon, the man began the appeals process, but was denied at the state and federal level. As a last attempt, the prisoner appealed to the highest authority in the land, the President of the United States. After reviewing the case, the President granted a stay of execution, and reduced the sentence to life in prison. However, the man refused the deal. And shortly thereafter, the state went through with the execution.
In a way, that story is a lot like ours. God, the one who holds the highest authority, is willing to grant us a pardon. He offers each one of us His grace no matter what we have done. However, God will never force us into submitting to his offer. It is up to you and I to accept his pardon or his forgiveness; his justifying grace. It is He, who make things right. No one else can do that for us. I invite you to Central where everyone can safely seek God’s grace and forgiveness. Have a blessed day.
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