"and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead and ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, who has made us into a kingdom, priests for his God and Father, to him be glory and power forever [and ever]. Amen." Revelation 1:5-6
We are freed from our sins by the blood of Jesus, He paid the ultimate price for them. He carried them to where they belong, the pit of death. Does that mean that we get a free pass into Heaven once we have accepted Jesus? I don't believe so for how would you be made into a kingdom and a priest if your life didn't change. In believing that you punch your ticket and it is automatic would mean that Jesus died in vain. As you end your Lenten journey think about the passion of Christ, how has He changed you that glorifies His Father then go and preach the good news with lives of dedicated love.
Dear Heavenly Father, Your Son didn't die in vain for me, I pray I strive each day to please You. I thank You for the gift of salvation but I do not take it lightly. May You who lives in me preach to others the saving glory of Jesus. I will sit with Jesus today and contemplate His earthly journey, I will reflect upon His life and I await His glorious return. I pray I am found working in the vineyard, preparing the ground. Thankful for all You are doing in our lives. To You be the glory for ever and ever amen.
We are freed from our sins by the blood of Jesus, He paid the ultimate price for them. He carried them to where they belong, the pit of death. Does that mean that we get a free pass into Heaven once we have accepted Jesus? I don't believe so for how would you be made into a kingdom and a priest if your life didn't change. In believing that you punch your ticket and it is automatic would mean that Jesus died in vain. As you end your Lenten journey think about the passion of Christ, how has He changed you that glorifies His Father then go and preach the good news with lives of dedicated love.
Dear Heavenly Father, Your Son didn't die in vain for me, I pray I strive each day to please You. I thank You for the gift of salvation but I do not take it lightly. May You who lives in me preach to others the saving glory of Jesus. I will sit with Jesus today and contemplate His earthly journey, I will reflect upon His life and I await His glorious return. I pray I am found working in the vineyard, preparing the ground. Thankful for all You are doing in our lives. To You be the glory for ever and ever amen.
Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us, point us to Jesus.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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