I was thinking about Janet’s post the other day about being “Closet Christian” and I wonder where in my life if it is obvious that I am His.
I
have a very visual image when it comes to my salvation. I can imagine
committing a terrible crime, being caught and having a long court case where I
was found guilty. Following the court case I am condemned to die by the Judge.
Right after the Judge sentences me to death, a Man stands up in the back, walks
forward and looks deep into my eyes and smiles. He then turned His attention to
the Judge and said in a soft kind voice. I will take Dwight’s place. I will pay
for his penalty. In my confusion I have a mix of emotion, who is this Man? How
does He know my name? But mostly I am elated that I get another chance. The Judge
says “Very well as long as someone will pay the penalty, bailiff take Him away”
as they lead Him out of the courtroom, He smiles at me and hands me a book and
says read it.”
For
the next few days, my head would be in a swirl and I would have so many
questions. I would wonder why this Man that I didn’t know, but I guess
apparently knew me took my place. And why would He do this if He really knew me
and how bad I was. The only answer I could really come up with is…….HE MUST
LOVE ME!
What
should I do? Should I read the book? Should I find out as much as I can about
this Man? Should I celebrate this Man’s birthday? Should I celebrate the day He
traded his life for mine? Should I try to apply the book to my life? Should I
follow His example? Would I think of Him every single day? Should I thank Him
for each and every day I had? And this is the important one….. SHOULD I TELL OTHERS
ABOUT HIM?
The
answer to every single question above is yes! “Greater love has no one than
this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. -John 15:13”
Lots
of songs would fit with this post but I chose this one. It is called "Rooftop",
by Jesus Culture. If you don’t feel like listening to the song, the lyrics are
below, I would encourage you to read them.
Here
I am before you
Falling
in love and seeking your truth
Knowing
that your perfect grace
Has
brought me to this place
Because
of you I freely live
My
life to you, oh God, I give
So
I stand before You God
I
lift my voice because you set me free
So
I shout out your name from the rooftops I proclaim
That
I am Yours, I am yours
All
the good You've done for me
I
lift up my hand up hand for all to see
You're
the only one
Who
brings me to my knees
To
share this love across the earth
The
beauty of Your Holy Word
So
I kneel before You God
I
lift my hands because you set me free
So
I shout out your name from the rooftops I proclaim
That
I am Yours, I am Yours
All
that I am I place into Your loving hands
And
I am Yours, I am Yours
Here
I am, I stand with arms wide open
To
the one, the Son, the everlasting God (2x)
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