This is God’s Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as God: ‘Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.’ (Jeremiah 33:2-3 MSG) Back in the day, when I was attempting to learn guitar, I had the standard black guitar case. I covered that thing with bumper stickers because it was the 'in' thing in those days. I had a peace sign, smiley face, and some with messages. One of those stickers read something along the line, "God hasn't forgotten your number, have you remembered his?" It was a reminder that we never stray from his line of sight, nor are we 'out of range' when it comes to 'dialing in' with him to discuss anything and everything! Call to me - there is no other source we can call upon that will provide the same purposeful answers, or the interventions we require. We aren't just raising 'concerns' with God, we are t...
God’s readiness to give and forgive is now public. Salvation’s available for everyone! We’re being shown how to turn our backs on a godless, indulgent life, and how to take on a God-filled, God-honoring life. This new life is starting right now, and is whetting our appetites for the glorious day when our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, appears. He offered himself as a sacrifice to free us from a dark, rebellious life into this good, pure life, making us a people he can be proud of, energetic in goodness. (Titus 2:11-14 MSG) This passage has so much in it, but here are just a few nuggets of truth we should really latch onto: 1) God stands ready to give salvation to all who ask, as well as extending forgiveness as it is sought with a sincere heart. The offered gift is for everyone, but one must reach out to accept a gift - it doesn't just happen without engagement on our part. When a seeking heart is open to receiving the gospel message and leans into the truth that their sins c...