Tuesday, March 27, 2018

BENJI As we approach Easter, I pray that we do not lose sight of the incredible reason for this season. God left the resplendent glory of heaven to come here to earth, to show us the way, to pay a debt He did not owe; for us who had a debt that we could never pay. God offers us the gift of salvation and forgiveness of sins. He stands at the door of our hearts and knocks and patiently waits. We remember this Friday, Good Friday, the day that Christ paid it all for us – His crucifixion and death. The Gospel of Luke tells of one of the people crucified next to Jesus was a thief, and this man acknowledged Jesus and His coming kingdom, to which Jesus responded that He would be with Him in paradise. D.L. Moody points out the thief had nails through both hands, so that he could not work; and a nail through each foot, so that he could not run errands for the Lord; he could not lift a hand or a foot toward his salvation, and yet, Christ offered him the gift of God; and received it. Know today that you are loved so greatly. Jesus rose from the grave to bring you life eternal.