V.13b/14 - "He forgave us all our sins....; he took it away, nailing it to the cross."
Our sins.....my sins, were nailed to that cross. My sins had to be driven through my Savior's hands and feet. My sins were on display, for the world to see.
But the world saw an innocent man. They did not see my sins, and most importantly; I think by not seeing my sins - it proves that Jesus not only takes away the sins of the world; but the guilt that may go with it. We are washed clean. I am washed clean. Thank you, Jesus!!!
Verse 2, "My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ."
Paul knew what he was supposed to be doing. He fully understood his purpose in life - encourage people's hearts, unite people with love so that they may understand the fullness of who Jesus is.
My purpose in life is to love every person that I meet, not just like them, but genuinely show the love of Jesus to them, and to equip people so that they can become more like Jesus - so that this region will understanding the fullness of who Jesus is. I want to love God, love each other, and love the world.
If love can become the driving force of our live,s the Kingdom of God will become known in an ever increasing way. That rests firmly on my shoulders and the people of Charter Oak Church for this region. We must live it.
Charter Oak Church is a family of Jesus followers who want to reach out to those who are searching and equip believers to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.
V.13b/14 - "He forgave us all our sins....; he took it away, nailing it to the cross."
ReplyDeleteOur sins.....my sins, were nailed to that cross. My sins had to be driven through my Savior's hands and feet. My sins were on display, for the world to see.
But the world saw an innocent man. They did not see my sins, and most importantly; I think by not seeing my sins - it proves that Jesus not only takes away the sins of the world; but the guilt that may go with it. We are washed clean. I am washed clean. Thank you, Jesus!!!
Verse 2, "My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ."
ReplyDeletePaul knew what he was supposed to be doing. He fully understood his purpose in life - encourage people's hearts, unite people with love so that they may understand the fullness of who Jesus is.
My purpose in life is to love every person that I meet, not just like them, but genuinely show the love of Jesus to them, and to equip people so that they can become more like Jesus - so that this region will understanding the fullness of who Jesus is. I want to love God, love each other, and love the world.
If love can become the driving force of our live,s the Kingdom of God will become known in an ever increasing way. That rests firmly on my shoulders and the people of Charter Oak Church for this region. We must live it.