Hidden within the instructions for observing these “sacred assemblies,” we are given clues to a much more important requirement that God makes of His people.
John the Baptist gathered a great following without any affiliation to another school or religious order. What was his message? And why did it resonate with so many?
How many people have wished to see God or at least have access to His presence? But it is our own choices that have prevented this from happening. God has made a way and has left clues as to how we can find Him…but are we listening?
Everybody needs a do over. Sometimes we mess things up so badly, the only way to make it right is to start over. Fortunately for us, God knows this and offers us the chance to rebuild our lives when things go wrong. In fact, He plans to start over once His work here on earth is accomplished.
One of the many roles that Jesus plays is that of the Advocate. He intercedes on our behalf when we mess up. He speaks and acts on our defense whether we deserve it or not. And He gives us access to His presence.
The world is a troubled place, and all these troubles can lead us to some speculative conclusions. But the world has always been troubled, and the source of humanity’s problems hasn’t changed…neither has the solution.
People search out God to find a Salvation they can’t achieve on their own. But if faith in Jesus Christ is the answer, do we have a role to play in our own redemption?
When we do wrong, some people are genuinely sorry for what they have done, while others are just sorry they got caught. The story of Zacchaeus reminds us that the gospel message is one of hope and opportunity.
We know that “God so loved the world…” but we also know that it takes more than Love to redeem mankind. On this special day, God reveals His plan to rid the world of the effects of sin.