From Luke chapter 7 verses 11-17 are just 7 verses, but even in this short account we can learn so much about the Lord's compassion and love toward us! God's Word is not like man's word, for it is filled with power from on high. "For the Word of God is quick (alive) and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Hebrews 4:12
Now, just as the widow's son was dead, the whole world was dead in sin explains Ephesians 2:1. Being dead, we could do nothing to help ourselves - we couldn't even ask for help! (Doesn't that remind you of the story of the Good Samaritan?) But God had compassion on us, and He sent His only begotten Son to raise us to life with Him (Ephesians 2:4-7). The dead young man did not earn his second chance at life, and we cannot earn our new life in Christ. But we can accept God's gift of life, praise Him for it, and use our life to thank Him by doing His will.
Precious Pearls:
-"For by grace are you saved through faith: and that not of yourselves it is the gift of God: not of works lest any man should boast". Ephesians 2:8-9
-"Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures (old testament prophecy); and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures." 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
-"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16
There is a living Saviour sitting at God's right hand even now, waiting for you to come to Him with all your sin, He will forgive you, forgive you now!
"Come unto Me, all you that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls." Matthew 11:28
May the angels of heaven rejoice over one sinner that repents even today!
For His Glory!
Claudine
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