August 6, 2010

“When my life was slipping away, I remembered God, And my prayer got through to you, made it all the way to your Holy Temple. Those who worship hollow gods, god-frauds, walk away from their only true love. But I’m worshipping you, God, calling out in thanksgiving! And I’ll do what I promised I’d do! Salvation belongs to God!” Jonah 2:7-9 The Message

Where do you turn …?

When you’re at the end of your rope … When you’ve tried to go it on your own… When you’ve run out of answers …? God has thrown open the doors for you to turn towards him. He has never waited for you to turn first. He could have because He is God: He made you .. gave you life .. and came after you long before you ever turned your heart towards him! He’s there at the bottom when you think you are all alone. He’s there beside you in the dark and you can’t see clearly. He’s there with salvation .. a saving life .. a saving promise .. and a saving love that is greater than anything you’ve done or will ever do. He doesn’t gloat in your misery but He does give unconditionally. Why would you turn anywhere else for help today? Jesus stands ready to stand by your side .. to stand before you .. and to keep you standing when you’ve run out of strength to stand or hope. He’s there when no one else will stand with you. He’s there for you. So .. where will you turn today? It only takes a moment …

“Don’t let the wise brag of their wisdom. Don’t let heroes brag of their exploits. Don’t let the rich brag of their riches. If you brag, brag of this and this only: “That you understand and know me. I’m God, and I act in loyal love. I do what’s right and things right and fair, and delight in those who do the same things. These are my trademarks.” God’s decree. Jeremiah 9:22-24 The Message

Ken Chester: Grace-Gripped is sent M-F to Heart-Turned Jesus-followers and friends of Priority One (Ken@priorityone.org)