Freedom

It is for freedom that Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.  Galatians 5:1  We live in a free country.  We celebrate freedom every fourth of July but do we really understand what it means?  Hundreds of years ago people fought for what they believe in--they were willing to die to ensure a different kind of life.  Christ did that for us.  We will all be judged by God--whether you believe in Him or not.  He is a perfect, sinless God--the ONLY GOD with authority over all.  As such, He alone will judge each one of us.

We will not be judged on our good deeds or that we were a nice person or that we helped someone in need.  We will be judged by our sin (violation of God's perfect standard).  Those that recognize that they are sinful and cannot redeem themselves from their sin violation look for a solution.  The only answer is Jesus Christ--God in flesh.  He lived a perfect life, was willing to pay the price (death-innocent bloodshed) for my (and your) offenses.  What an incredible love He has lavished on us.  Ephesians 1:7-8  In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace  that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.  Wow!

Thank you Jesus for giving me the gift that I might live in eternity with you.  Praise God!