REMEMBER WHAT IT TOOK
Someone once noted that even if we had...
...the wisdom of Solomon,
...the patience of Job,
...the meekness of Moses,
...the strength of Samson,
...the obedience of Abraham,
...the compassion of Joseph,
...the tears of Jeremiah,
...the poetic skill of David,
...the prophetic voice of Elijah,
...the courage of Daniel,
...the greatness of John the Baptist,
...the endurance and love of Paul,
...we would still need redemption through Christ's blood, the forgivenessof sin.
We need to realize that we are human, and as such do not have what it takes to sustain ourselves through eternity. We need the power of Christ's blood shown to us through the Father's love, as revealed in the Holy Spirit inspired world.
The abilities and knowledge we have are wonderful and should be used to the glory of God, but let us never forget that it is God Himself who sustains us. Let us always remember the great sacrifice it took to purchase our salvation, and let us use our lives and abilities accordingly.
Edd Sterchi
Harrisburg church of Christ
Harrisburg, IL
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