Showing posts with label redeem. Show all posts
Showing posts with label redeem. Show all posts

Monday, August 24, 2026

The Door

One Door

One door, and only one

And yet its sides are two,

Inside and outside,

On which side are you?


One Door, and only one,

And yet its sides are two,

I'm on the inside,

On which side are you?


One Lord, and only one

And yet the ways are two,

Right way and wrong way

on which way are you?


One Lord, and only one

And yet its ways are two

I'm on the right way,

on which way are you?


One Book, and only one

Which tells of places two

Good place or bad place

on which place choose you?


One Book and only one

which tells the place is true

I choose the good place,

and which place choose you?


Friday, June 12, 2026

The Grace That Found a Dying Thief Still Reaches for You Today

Yesterday, Today, Forever: The Timeless Nature Of Grace

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

In a world where everything seems subject to change—governments rise and fall, cultures shift, relationships fluctuate, and human strength fades—this verse points to One whose character, purpose, truth, and love remain constant.


The Ever Present Christ

The phrase “to day” brings this truth into immediate reality. Faith is not sustained merely by memories of what Christ once did, nor solely by hopes of what He will do in the future. It rests upon what He is now. Christ is present with His people in every generation. Human circumstances change rapidly; one day may bring joy and another sorrow, one season abundance and another hardship. Yet Christ remains unchanged amid every fluctuation. His wisdom does not become outdated. His truth does not bend to the pressures of the age. His love does not grow cold. The same Savior who strengthened believers in times of persecution, uncertainty, and loss continues to sustain those who trust Him today.


Forever Vs. Time


The words “for ever” lift the reader’s gaze beyond time itself. Christ’s constancy is not limited to earthly history. He is eternally the same. His kingdom will not fade, His promises will not fail, and His glory will not diminish. Every human achievement eventually passes away, but Christ remains. The One who was faithful in ages past will be faithful throughout eternity. Believers therefore place their confidence not in temporary circumstances but in the everlasting Lord who reigns forever.

This unchangeableness does not imply inactivity. Christ is constantly at work, guiding, sanctifying, comforting, correcting, and redeeming. Yet all His actions flow from a character that never changes. His methods may vary according to His wisdom and providence, but His nature remains perfect and consistent. Because He is unchanging, His promises are trustworthy. Because He is unchanging, His mercy is dependable. Because He is unchanging, His people can rest securely in Him.

The Imputable Truth

The same grace that met the thief on the cross is extended to you in this very moment. You do not worship a memory or serve a principle; you encounter the living Christ who promises never to leave you or forsake you. His commitment to your redemption, your healing, your transformation is as fierce and unwavering today as it was two thousand years ago. In His preserved Word, you have found not merely a teacher or a moral exemplar, but the Author of your salvation, yesterday, today, and forever the same. 

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Faithful Finisher Who Is Writing Your Story

About The Author...

Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Jesus as Author and Finisher of Our Faith



The verse presents Jesus Christ with two complementary roles: author and finisher. As the author, He is the source, originator, and writer of your faith. An author does more than start a story—He conceives the plot, shapes the characters, chooses the words, and gives purpose to every chapter. In the same way, Jesus is not a distant initiator of belief but the One who authors faith in you: He calls, informs, forms, and models the life you live. Your faith is not a human invention or an accidental impulse; it is rooted in His person, His promises, and His revealing work. 


Every actor asks, "What is my motivation?" For Jesus, the motivation for the most brutal scene in human history—the Cross—was "the joy that was set before him." Despising the Shame: To an actor, "shame" is the fear of a bad review, the sting of mockery, or the vulnerability of being exposed. Jesus looked at the ultimate public humiliation of the Cross and focused on the prize. 


He Is the Word — The Perfect Author

To call Jesus the author is also to recognize something deeper: He is not merely a writer of faith — He is the living Word, the word made flesh. He is the expressed image of God, the perfect communication of truth.

An author chooses the words; Jesus is the meaning.
An author shapes the plot; Jesus is the purpose.
An author completes the story; Jesus declares, “It is finished.”

The Perfect Script

There is a joyful peace in realizing that you are not the primary author of your own soul. You have likely exhaust ed yourself trying to "ad-lib" your way through trials, terrified that a single missed line will ruin the story.

But Jesus is The Word—the living, breathing articulation of God’s perfect will. He is the Perfect Author because He never writes a character He isn't willing to die for. He doesn't just give you a role to play; He stepped onto the stage Himself to show you how the Lead should be played. Looking unto Jesus — the perfect Author, the faithful Finisher, the eternal Word — and trust the One who is still writing, still sustaining, and still bringing every redeemed story to glorious completion.

Friday, February 13, 2026

The Same Jesus, The Same Love, The Same Promise

The Everlasting Love Revealed in Jesus Christ


Jesus loves me, this I know, 

for the Bible tells me so. 

Little ones to him belong; 

they are weak, but he is strong. 

Refrain: 

Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! 

Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

by Anna Bartlett Warner



Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so”—carries a depth that reaches far beyond childhood memory. It echoes one of the most profound truths revealed in the King James Bible: the steadfast, personal, and redeeming love of God through Jesus Christ. In a world of shifting emotions and subjective "truths," the phrase "the Bible tells me so" is an anchor. It moves the love of God from the realm of feeling to the realm of fact.

From the opening pages of Scripture to its final promises, the love of God is not merely described, it is demonstrated. In Genesis, humanity is formed by God’s own hand, made in His image. Even after the fall, when sin entered the world, God did not abandon His creation. Instead, He began unfolding a plan of redemption.


The object of that love

“Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong.”
The Bible portrays God’s love as tender toward the helpless and humble. Jesus welcomes children, identifies with the lowly, and promises provision for the weakest of His flock. The imagery of “little ones” underscores dependence: love offered to those who cannot repay it.


The Paradox: The Apostle Paul captured this perfectly, "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness."

The Result: When you are "weak,” you stop trying to manufacture your own salvation and start leaning on the "Everlasting Arms". His strength isn't just added to yours; it replaces yours.


The love that never outgrows

You may think that as you grow older, you should "outgrow" the simple faith of a child. You may think you need complex systems, deeper philosophies, and more sophisticated ways to reach God. But the older you get, the more you should realize that the world is too big and your strength is too small.

The emotional impact of "Jesus Loves Me" isn't just found in its simplicity, but also in its safety.

It is the realization that the God who stretched out the heavens and called the stars by name can be touched by the feeling of your infirmities. He knows the "dust" you are made of (Psalm 103:14), and He isn't disappointed by your weakness—He is moved by it.


The love of God, the same yesterday, Today and forever

As you reflect on the love of God, you should be drawn to the person of Jesus Christ, who embodied this love in His ministry, His sacrifice, and His resurrection. The Bible declares that "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever" and that His love for you remains unchanging.


Jesus loves me.
Not because you are strong, but because He is.
Not because you deserve it, but because He is love.
Not because you understand it, but because He declared it eternally.

The Bible tells you so—not in whispers, but in the thunder of the cross, followed by His triumphant resurrection and confirmed by the Spirit of Promise.

Yes, Jesus loves me.
When you are weary, He is your rest.
When you are lost, He is your Shepherd.
When you are broken, He is your Redeemer.
When you are weak, He is strong.

And in the quiet certainty of that truth, your soul finds its anchor. The King of Glory knows your name. The Savior of the world chose the cross. The risen Christ intercedes still.

Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves you.
Not with a passing affection, but with an everlasting, unshakable, redeeming love…because the bible tell me so.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

From Distraction to Devotion

Purpose-Driven Minutes, Hour, Day, Year

Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Seizing Christ’s Opportunities in a Watching World

Situation: The present age is dangerous and morally, physically, spiritually menacing — "the days are evil" signals pervasive spiritual and ethical threaten your spiritual freedom and resolve. The world is watching, and because time is vanishing, walk wisely—seizing every opportunity for Christ.

Walking in Wisdom

To "walk in wisdom toward them that are without" implies:

Redeem the Time: Start now — prioritise meaningful conversations, prayer, read your bible with purpose and become a purpose driven disciple. Reject distractions that consume your time. Schedule daily practices (prayer, Scripture, witness) so every second of time is reclaimed for the glory of the Lord.

Sunday, November 2, 2025

The Lord’s Patience Towards Every Sinner

Psalm 51:13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

The Beauty of God’s Forgiveness

Throughout history, the Lord has shown immense patience, waiting for His people to turn from their wrongs and turn to Him. From the Israelites wandering in the desert to the story of the Prodigal Son, the Lord embodies an unwavering willingness to welcome every sinner.


The Need for Conversion


The Lord's patience with sinners underscores His merciful nature. The Lord continually reaches out, willing to forgive and restore. The Lord offers every sinner an opportunity to repent an opportunity to choose life. The Lord is long-suffering not willing that any should perish; redemption is available to you, regardless of your past actions.

"…and sinners shall be converted unto thee," emphasises the conversion or salvation of every sinner. The term "converted" implies a change of mind resulting in a change of heart: developing an aversion to sinful behaviour and a desire to walk aligned to biblical principles. This conversion is not just a superficial change but an internal transformation that creates a new creation in Christ Jesus impacting your thoughts, feelings, and actions.

  1. The Lord’s patience is transformative
  2. The Lord’s correction is your guidance
  3. Regeneration follows repentance

In every generation, the Lord’s patience stands as a testament to His abounding mercy and grace. His willingness to forgive and restore reveals a heart that longs for reconciliation. Just as He welcomed the prodigal son and guided the Israelites despite their failings, the Lord continues to call you and every sinner. Through the Lord’s patience and grace, every sinner is offered the hope of redemption and the opportunity to become a new creation in Christ.


Saturday, October 25, 2025

Sin Exchanged For Salvation

From Sin to Holiness

Romans 4:8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin 

Your Clear Account

This verse speaks to a fundamental principle of grace and redemption. To impute means to attribute or reckon something to someone's account. In this context, it refers to God's act of not charging you with sin specifically after you have accepted the free gift of Jesus Christ.

The Holy Ghost elaborates on this concept in Romans 4:6-8, quoting the psalm and explaining how righteousness is reckoned apart from works. He emphasizes that this blessing comes through faith, not through maintaining a set of rules, or being really good, or perfect law-keeping.

Imputation of Righteousness

The counterpoint to non-imputation of sin is the imputation of righteousness. This means that not only are sins not counted against you when you believe, but Christ's perfect righteousness is actually credited to your account. It's a divine exchange where your sinfulness is replaced with Christ's righteousness.

Summation

The psalmist’s proclamation that “the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin” is blessed underscores a foundational biblical principle: righteousness is bestowed not by human achievement but by Jesus Christ completed work, “it is finished” put to your credit. When God chooses to forgo counting sin against you, He simultaneously imputes righteousness, granting you a status of justified before Him. This holy accounting forms the basis for the believer’s assurance of standing justified before God.

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