Reconciled!

Reconciled!

And God has made all things new, and reconciled us to himself, and given us the ministry of reconciling others to God. 2 Corinthians 5:18 TPT

God makes things new. Creation was the first record of his power, mercy and grace. All we see now were made from His own template. There was nothing to copy from, and all we see now are creations out of what God has already provided. Even at the story of creation, when the devil wanted to tamper with God's template, God provided yet another new way back to Him: through the blood of His Son Jesus. In essence, with God, you are assured that you will experience the thrill and joy of seeing great things; things beyond human comprehension. Note that we said: 'With God'. Outside of Him, you may not know or recognize what He's doing.

And it is this same God who has called us to Himself. Sin created a chasm, but the blood of Jesus closed the gap and restored man back to God. The amazing thing is the price was paid long before any of us even needed it. God broke down the dividing wall of hostility that sin built, and with His love and mercy, opened up a new way to Him. Sin is the only thing that can tamper with this new way. All my shortcomings and weaknesses are taken care of; grace is supplied in abundant measure to help me stand, and eternity is planted in my heart by the presence of the Holy Spirit in me. 

With all of the above, God expects me to break out with His power and affect the world around me. He wants me to bring the same benefits I have enjoyed to other people. The same message of reconciliation that Jesus brought is for the whole world too; after all, the death and resurrection of Jesus wasn't for a select group of people, but for the whole world. If Christ died for all men, I cannot see myself as superior to anyone. If Christ is the reason for this season, He must be spoken about, preached, taught and shown to all men. 

The message is clear: Jesus loves you. He wants to be your Father for life and also lead you into true life when this present earthly phase is over. Would you surrender to Him and let Him do the new thing He wants to do in your life? Remember, eternity is too long a time not to be sure of where you will spend it. His time of favour is here.