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Jesus the Fragrant Offering Poem, The Spirit Within Kindness & Compassion Poem, If the Lord permits Jesus is the Way John 14:6 God's love John 3:16 Trusting God Psalm 137:3-4 Praising the Lord Psalm 138:1-3
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And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour. Eph 5:2 How can the crucifixion of an innocent Jesus produce a sweet-smelling savour? Let's consider the following situation. You and a friend attend a Super Bowl celebration. The hostess provides a generous buffet along with gifts and everyone is so welcoming and friendly, except for Bitterness, who speaks badly of everyone and everything. After awhile your friend says to you, "I'm going out for some fresh air." Clearly, a heart filled with bitterness offers nothing but to spoil the flavor of the atmosphere. Now let us examine the life of Jesus. Eye witnesses confirmed that He healed the sick, gave sight to the blind and hearing to the deaf. He raised the dead, fed the hungry, loved everyone including His enemies and He overpowered many demons. Thousands of people, throughout the countryside, followed Him daily. They wanted to touch His clothing, ask for favors, encourage Him and hear about God's never ending grace and mercy. And why were so many people attracted to Him? Simply because Jesus showed a heart of savour to all those He came in contact with. His love excited people and made them interested in knowing more about God. He exhibited particular characteristics and His personality had a distinctive, fragrant quality that left behind a sweet-smelling sense of flavor that others found enjoyable. He showed us and taught us through His own lifestyle how to treat and love one another. Jesus' heart is filled with generosity and love and it is carrying a never-ending legacy. After a time, Jesus obediently gave Himself as a sacrifice on the cross at Calvary. His blood paid the penalty for our sins, a debt we can't nor want to pay ourselves. So why not get on the winning team, secure your life with the Lord Jesus so when your time comes to face God, and it will come, you will know your place will be in paradise with Him, forever and ever. Accepting Jesus, following in His way and doing the will of God is like winning the Super Bowl, without having to pay the physical price. Out of love, Jesus tackled our opponent Satan and made the winning touch down when He conquered death and rose for the grave. By faith, we choose to accept the victorious truth, walk in His righteousness to claim our trophy and partake in an eternal banquet with Him, forever. God the Father is hosting the celebration and Jesus Christ already paid the cost. You've been invited to join Jesus, no one can afford to deny Him and pay their own debt for their sins? The cost is eternity without God, in a place where Satan will reside forever. Where will you take up your eternal residency? I pray for you and your families, God Bless, Carol
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