Pressing On, Part One - Take Hold of Jesus

What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one; - Romans 3: 9-10

 

How sad it is that there are people who do not even accept the gift of salvation because they are seeking perfection first. I have witnessed to just such people; trying to be a perfect Christian before they even become a Christian. God takes you as you are and uses you as you are. The Prophet Isaiah defines our righteousness problem:

 

All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away Isaiah 64:6

 

Our sins sweep us away but thank God for His sacrifice of Jesus at Calvary! Our righteousness is in Christ, not ourselves. Our perfection is in Christ, not ourselves. Our hope, abilities, and calling are in Christ and not ourselves! He took hold of your life for a reason beloved. He is telling you today the same thing He told Jeremiah thousands of years ago; He will be with you! He has more and more levels to your calling too if you will seek Him and avoid complacency. He wants you to press on and take hold of Him, so that He might show you what He has taken a hold of you for.

 

 

 

Anthony Wade July 18, 2008