Gift of Life

It seems so incredible that the more we try to do good the more it becomes apparent that we can't sustain a perfect score card. Only one person ever lived with a totally perfect record. That person lived life in such a way that God was pleased with everything He did. When the day was done, the perfection on His record made His life so valuable that God allowed His (Jesus') death to pay for our sin.

So Jesus' sacrificial death pays for our sin because He died the death of a sinner while He was perfect. Yes, He died. Another incredible thing that happened was that He didn't remain dead!! He came back to life!! This proves He is the Son and exact representative of God. It also proves that what He talked about is the truth and He is totally worthy of our complete trust.

Jesus says that we should focus more on our connection with Him than trying to do the right things. By focusing on Him, He will guide us to do the right things. So don't sweat trying to live right, just keep trying to connect with Jesus.

This connection is real, it is a gift, undeserved yet available to anyone of every race, sex, social status, financial standing, education level and legal record. It is free to all.

Here is the rub; in order to get in on this deal we must put down our own life and let Jesus pick it up. We do this by just talking to Him and believe that He is listening. He is life giving.