shortlady
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"There is great rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents."
Continuing on with the theme of lost items, I'm sure nobody likes losing money. As I write this, the U.S. Stock Market just endured its worst day since the 9-11 disaster. Billions, or maybe even trillions, of lost value today. Now step back and think about it for a moment. If you lose ten percent of your net worth in just one day, are you likely to be consoling yourself with the ninety percent you retained? Probably not! Investors are frantically searching for a "safe way" to regain their huge losses. So it is for God, but He trades in the currency of souls. Jesus said, "There is great rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents." (Luke 15:9) Yeah, I know, sheep wander, coins get lost, and kids go astray; but nobody has to like it, especially God.
The message of Jesus Christ was clear, "Repent for the Kingdom of God is near!" (Mark 1:15) It's the same message in the book of Acts. "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the Name of Jesus Christ." (Acts 2:38) And our message is the same today. "The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise, but is patient toward you, not wanting any to perish, but for all to come to repentance." (2Pet 3:9) "
So turn to God, give up your sins, and you will be forgiven!" (Acts 3:19) Jesus taught that Satan tries to steal, kill, and destroy. Don't let him steal you away from God. Don't allow your friends and family to die in their sins. Stand up and fight for those whose souls are about to be destroyed in the eternal lake of fire! Give God and His angels something to rejoice about. I think the party in heaven is just getting started. May God use you this week to find and restore a lost soul. God be with you all...
Continuing on with the theme of lost items, I'm sure nobody likes losing money. As I write this, the U.S. Stock Market just endured its worst day since the 9-11 disaster. Billions, or maybe even trillions, of lost value today. Now step back and think about it for a moment. If you lose ten percent of your net worth in just one day, are you likely to be consoling yourself with the ninety percent you retained? Probably not! Investors are frantically searching for a "safe way" to regain their huge losses. So it is for God, but He trades in the currency of souls. Jesus said, "There is great rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents." (Luke 15:9) Yeah, I know, sheep wander, coins get lost, and kids go astray; but nobody has to like it, especially God.
The message of Jesus Christ was clear, "Repent for the Kingdom of God is near!" (Mark 1:15) It's the same message in the book of Acts. "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the Name of Jesus Christ." (Acts 2:38) And our message is the same today. "The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise, but is patient toward you, not wanting any to perish, but for all to come to repentance." (2Pet 3:9) "
So turn to God, give up your sins, and you will be forgiven!" (Acts 3:19) Jesus taught that Satan tries to steal, kill, and destroy. Don't let him steal you away from God. Don't allow your friends and family to die in their sins. Stand up and fight for those whose souls are about to be destroyed in the eternal lake of fire! Give God and His angels something to rejoice about. I think the party in heaven is just getting started. May God use you this week to find and restore a lost soul. God be with you all...
