Memphis Baptist Church, Dothan
There are many who believe in God but do not know Him. James, the half-brother of Jesus, said, “Even the demons believe.” There are many who call Jesus “Lord” but do not know Him. Jesus said, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven.” There is a difference between knowing about someone and truly knowing someone. I would like to introduce you to God.
God created you. When He knit you together in your mother’s womb He had a purpose and plan for your life. His ultimate purpose for you is for you to bring Him glory. When we fall short of bringing Him glory, we sin. All of us have sinned and fallen short of His glory.
God hates sin. He is holy, perfect and pure. You and I are anything but holy, perfect and pure. We are sinners. While it is true that God hates sin, it is also true that God loves you and me. How does He reconcile His hatred of sin and His love for sinners? The answer is Jesus. Jesus is the mediator between holy God and sinful man. 2 Corinthians 5:18 tells us that God reconciled us to Himself through Christ. Romans 5:8 tells us that God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
God loves you. When you grasp how much He loves you, you will begin to trust Him. You will trust Him to forgive your sins. Remember, Jesus died on the cross to reconcile you with God. Sin was the separator. God will forgive your sins if you will admit them and be willing to be changed.
God loves you. When you grasp how much He loves you, you will begin to trust Him. You will trust His leadership and guidance. 2 Corinthians 5:15 reminds us that when we realize how much He loves us, we will no longer live for ourselves but for Him. What does this look like? Everything you do and say will be done in the name of your Lord and Savior as an expression of thanks for what He did for you. I hope you will come to truly know the One who loves you.
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