Canst thou by searching find out GOD? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? It is as high as Heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea. If He cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder Him? For He knoweth vain men: He seeth wickedness also; will He not then consider it? (Job 11:7-11)
Without Christ and His redemption, which He purchased for us on that tree, we are dead in our trespasses and sins, our wickedness separates us from GOD who is holy and perfect. We may be as good as the next guy, and better than some, but we can never measure up to the only standard by which GOD can measure anyone: Himself. Without His righteousness we are lost and under the wrath of GOD for our sins, but GOD loves us so much and wants us to be with Him that He provided the only way for those who are separated from Him to be redeemed and reconciled, Himself.
GOD has redeemed His Church that we might share Him with everyone as we grow in Him and fellowship with Him and with each other. He has called us to service, representing Him to this lost and dying world with the Word of righteousness, rightly divided and fitly spoken, as we minister to those around us who are hurting and in need. Our Lord has commanded us to we love one another as He has loved us, and to disciple one another in His Word that we might grow in Him. Jesus has commissioned His people to witness of Him with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, and as we go where He leads us and to whom He sends us to, proclaiming the Good News of forgiveness of sin through repentance and reconciliation with the Father through faith in His Son, that those who believe that He is the Christ, the Messiah of GOD, might have 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