For the Word of GOD is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged 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. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in His sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of Him with whom we have to do. Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that is passed into the Heavens, Jesus the Son of GOD, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the Throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Heb 4:12-16)
That same Word also shows us ourselves, our sinful condition as descendants of Adam, and sinners in this broken and dying world. It reveals the History of the Universe and the damage we have done to it and ourselves because of our sIn and depravity. It reveals the source of suffering is not GOD who made all things perfect, but man, who in Adam rebelled against GOD and brought death upon all mankind, and continues to sIn and rebel in thought, word, and deed.
Those who are are still lost, dead in their trespasses and sins, whose thoughts and intents are only wickedness continuously, are under judgment and condemnation. But God has revealed His perfect plan of redemption and Salvation. All who repent and believe in Him are given a new life, the old things are passed away, and a new relationship with their Creator, that we might live in Him and He in us, the hope of Glory. We come to Him for help, for He is our strength, our shepherd, our peace, and our life, and through His grace and mercy we have access to the Father.
Our calling and purpose, as children of the King, is to do His will and accomplish His work in this lost and dying world, not of it nor conformed to its mold, but renewed in our minds, servants of the most High GOD and ambassadors of His Kingdom, to serve our Master and minister to those around us who are hurting and in need. Our command and practice is to love one another as He loves us and disciple one another in His Word until we all grow up into the full measure of Him who is our Head. Our commission and place in His plan is for us to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, and as we go tell all we meet of the Good News of reconciliation with the Father, that those who hear and believe might repent and receive by faith through grace life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD, forgiveness from GOD, and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet