Close Encounters
It made me ask myself; How many times has Jesus walked right beside me, tried to talk to me, and I didn't even realize it?
It made me ask myself; How many times has Jesus walked right beside me, tried to talk to me, and I didn't even realize it?
Even though the two Marys had told them Jesus was going to see them in Galilee, they were filled with fear, apprehension and doubt.
My client had questions and needed someone to explain things to him, and truthfully answer his questions.
That's the good in Good Friday. As the thief on the cross was about to die, he turned to Christ for forgiveness, and Christ accepted him.
The people were jubilant because Jesus was bringing salvation. God had heard their cries. Maybe things would finally change.
Just because you've been saved and let Jesus into your life doesn't mean you can stop. There's always the possibility of a relapse.
Life is not fair, and it wasn't meant to be that way. The sun rises on the evil and the good, just as it rains on the just and the unjust.
The message of this amazing encounter I that the gospel is for everyone, no matter of his or her race, social position, or past sins.
But when we don't know Christ, we make choices as though this life is all we have.
Saying "sorry" is not enough. We must move from regret and remorse to correction and action.