I began a new life when I married. A sinner became a
pastors’ wife. I lived in fear of the church members finding out my “true
identity”. As in everything in my life, I wanted to be perfect. Would they
judge me for my past? I distanced myself.
Then I met a few Christian women who shared their stories
with me. They told me of God’s love for them. They told me God had forgiven
their sins. I learned that Jesus had absolutely died for my sins too.
God had offered his only Son, Jesus, as the
sacrifice for all sinners – including me.
He was beaten for my sins! He died for my
transgressions! He loved me! My wall crumbled as I fell into my Lord’s sweet
embrace. His love put my feet on a new path.
So, how did you come to Jesus? Did you give him your
all? Are you afraid he can’t love you
Do you know Jesus died for you too?
Easter Sunday is coming, but we have to go through
the cross to get there. We will read how Jesus suffered and died – crucified in
our place. His death will echo in our spirits.
We will remember our Heavenly Father chose to
sacrifice His only Son for all people. Jesus also had a choice. He chose the
agony of the cross.
God loves us that much!
On the third day, the stone will be rolled away. “The
tomb is empty!” We will celebrate again. “Christ is risen! Christ is risen
indeed!”
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and
only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”
(John 3:16 NIV).
In
Christ,
Berta
