December 23, 2008

“Since we’ve compiled this long and sorry record as sinners (both us and them) and proved that we are utterly incapable of living the glorious lives God wills for us, God did it for us. Out of sheer generosity  he put us in right standing with himself. A pure gift.” Romans 3:23 The Message

What did God bring you at Christmas…?

A pure gift … You have proven over and over that you are incapable of living the life God wants you to have everyday. You know this. God knows it too!  You know the “record” that you have “compiled”. Outside of Christ … you lived life as a “sorry sinner”. But … you became a “running” saint when you placed your life in Christ’s hands. He’ll hold on to you with his “grace grip”. He won’t let go … ever. You no longer have to live a life of desperation … stealing love from false gods …  stealing love from others … stealing love for yourself. It is a pure gift … the “sheer generosity” of Christmas … because the Father wants you. There’s no need to steal what Jesus wants to give you freely and personally today. It only takes a moment …

“Every person the Father gives me eventually comes running to me. And once that person is with me, I hold on and don’t let go.” John 6:37 The Message

Ken Chester: Grace Gripped is sent M-F to Running Saints following Jesus and friends of Priority One (P1F.org)