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Men in black
'Put your mind on your life with God...' Luke 13:24
You're busy minding your own business down the local precinct, when a mysterious man, dressed in black (it's always black isn't it) sidles up and whispers in a husky, secretive voice, 'This suitcase has a million pounds in it. It's yours if you want it'. And then he disappears as quickly as Portsmouth's chances of serious silverware.
What do you do? How do you react? Immediately your suspicion radar is alerted. Who is this guy? Where has this money come from? Is it for real? Is it a joke? Am I now caught up in one of those films where Tom Cruise is normally the innocent man framed for something he didn't do?
We'd definitely think there's something not right somewhere. Nothing in life comes for free. There's always a catch, right? Here's the thing: we can have the same suspicions with God. So, you love me unconditionally, hey God? I don't have to up my holiness stakes before you'll love me? I don't have to give more money or pray till my forehead bleeds or learn the sermon on the mount in Aramaic; you just love me?!
God loves you full stop. No terms and conditions. No strings attached. No catch.
Now picture scenario two: A mysterious God whispers to your soul, 'I've got a life far greater than any million pounds can buy you. It's yours, if you want it'. What do you do? Will you take up the offer?
written by Bob Gass
'Put your mind on your life with God...' Luke 13:24
You're busy minding your own business down the local precinct, when a mysterious man, dressed in black (it's always black isn't it) sidles up and whispers in a husky, secretive voice, 'This suitcase has a million pounds in it. It's yours if you want it'. And then he disappears as quickly as Portsmouth's chances of serious silverware.
What do you do? How do you react? Immediately your suspicion radar is alerted. Who is this guy? Where has this money come from? Is it for real? Is it a joke? Am I now caught up in one of those films where Tom Cruise is normally the innocent man framed for something he didn't do?
We'd definitely think there's something not right somewhere. Nothing in life comes for free. There's always a catch, right? Here's the thing: we can have the same suspicions with God. So, you love me unconditionally, hey God? I don't have to up my holiness stakes before you'll love me? I don't have to give more money or pray till my forehead bleeds or learn the sermon on the mount in Aramaic; you just love me?!
God loves you full stop. No terms and conditions. No strings attached. No catch.
Now picture scenario two: A mysterious God whispers to your soul, 'I've got a life far greater than any million pounds can buy you. It's yours, if you want it'. What do you do? Will you take up the offer?
written by Bob Gass
