A reminder for
today
I have no greater
joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. (3 John 1:4)
It is Friday and I have to say not a day to soon. This week
has been a busy one and today my little one is sick, so I will have to go home
soon. Jesus said that we will have trouble in this world, because we are His
followers. He made it clear that He was persecuted and hated and we should
expect the same. So, we are all facing some kind of challenge each day whether
it is physical or financial the enemy is always on the search for a way to hurt
us and break us. Therefore, why do we live so joyful and happy despite the
challenges and hardships we face each day?
This answer is one atheists does not get, because they do
not see or rather refuse to see the truth. It is based purely on the atonement
of our Lord Jesus Christ. So, let us summarize the atonement:
Sin, which is also considered lawlessness, violates the law
established by God (1 John 3:4). The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). Satan
represents sin and death (cg., Daniel 8:25; 1 Corinthians 26; Ephesians 2:1-2).
We all sin (Romans 3:23). When we sin, we’re held captive to satan (2 Timothy
2:26) and death (Romans 6:23). Sin cannot break the cycle of sin and
lawlessness; only one without sin (Jesus) can break the cycle (1 John 3:4); and
only one who established the law (The Lord) can shatter lawlessness (Isaiah
33:22) and forgive legal indebtedness (Colossians 2:13-15). Jesus’ death on the
cross freed us freed us from captivity and death, which result from our sins (1
Peter 2:2; John 3:5; 1 John 1:7). Because of Jesus’ resurrection, we have
eternal life (John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:22). Jesus’ resurrection was a
triumph over the powers and authorities of darkness (Colossians 2:13-15).
You are a free person and neither satan nor death has a hold
on you anymore. This life is a temporary moment after which we will spend
eternity with our Lord in a perfect pain less and sin less world. I can’t wait.
Here is some food for thought:
Imagine a person who comes in here tonight and argues ‘no
air exists’ but continues to breathe air while argues. Now intellectually,
atheists continue to breathe – they continue to use reason and draw scientific
conclusions [which assumes an orderly universe]. To make moral judgements [which
assumes absolute values] – but the atheistic view of things would in theory
make such “breathing” impossible. They are breathing God’s air all the time
they are arguing against Him. – Greg L. Bahnsen.
Lord, we thank you for what you did for us on that cross. Thank
you for life and grace and all the wonderful things you do in our lives. Let us
continue to rejoice while we breathe your air. In Jesus name.
Have an awesome day, dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers
