When mankind, (you and I) separated ourselves, and divorced ourselves from God with sin, it put Him in a difficult situation. We chose to leave Him. He was left with the choices of leaving us in eternal foster care under the supervision and torment of Satan, (which by the way we deserved) or do whatever was necessary to get us back and keep us with Him. The only acceptable means of redeeming us was the sacrifice of God’s Son, (who is in Himself God). So when Jesus suffered and died for us, it was as if God sacrificed Himself for US.
The love and commitment that my truck driving friend showed for his children is amazing, but it doesn’t compare to what God feels for you. He has already shown that His love for us has no limits and that He is willing to do whatever is necessary to get us back. Unlike my friend’s toddlers however, we have the choice of staying or going. Have you chosen to ride down the road of life with Christ or are you doing your own thing separated from your Father? If you have chosen to be with Him, are you living in a way that shows true appreciation for His love and sacrifice? Something to think about…
One night a burglar is trying to break into a house. He's sneaking across the lawn when he hears a voice, "Jesus is watching you!" He jumps, turns around, but he doesn't see anything. So he starts creeping across the lawn again. "Jesus is watching you!" He hears it again. So now the burglar is really looking around, and he sees a parrot in a cage by the side of the house. He says to the parrot, "Did you say that?" The parrot answers "Yes I did." So the burglar asks, "What's your name?" The parrot says "Clarence." The burglar says "What kind of idiot would name his parrot Clarence?" The parrot laughs and says, "The same idiot that named his Rottweiler 'Jesus' "
Jesus is looking down on you with love. Come and meet with Him. Lighthouse of Faith is at 141 E. Main St. in Canton (across from Acorn Mkt.) Services are Sun. at 10:30 am. Call 570-673-5912 or visit www.lighthousecanton.com Until next time, look up and smile!