Have you ever had this happen to you? You owed money to a friend or a person and could not pay it. It was a big debt and you did not know how it was going to get paid. Or, you wanted to go on a trip but financially it was impossible.
This week God really placed this heavy on my heart. I can recall times when I could not pay for something. God used His people, the ones that obeyed and was willing to be His hands and feet. One way or another, people were used to pay my way. I think what makes me grateful is seeing people give for the glory of God. When I heard, "Do not worry 'cause it is paid in full," my heart overflowed with joy and great gratitude.
It makes me think of the greatest debt I owed. I was separated from God because of the sin in my life. Then I realized that Jesus willingly left heaven's glory to come to earth to die on the cross. He loved us so much that He gave His life for all people so that whoever believes will not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) I was like a walking dead man. I was bound for hell. I realized I was a sinner and needed Jesus. This did not happen because I "got my act together." I can't clean up good enough. It says that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) It does not say when we cleaned ourselves up then Jesus came and died for us. Who do you know that would willingly give up his/her life for you? No one has greater love [no one has shown stronger affection] than to lay down (give up) his own life for his friends. (John 15:13 amp)
Did you know that 1177 people die every 11 minutes? But 3 out of 4 do not have a personal relationship with Jesus. Just because you attend a church, sing in the choir, or teach a Bible Study does not mean you will go to heaven. It's not about the "works" or "good" things we do. The only way to heaven is Jesus. (John 14:6) You must have a personal relationship with Him. You have to Admit you are a sinner, Believe that Jesus died on the cross for your sins, and Confess your faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord. You have to get rid of yourself. Jesus has to be Lord of your life. He comes first, then everything lines up or falls into place.
Sit down and evaluate yourself. See where you are with God. Get real with Him. He wants your heart.
Come close to God and He will come close to you. [Recognize that you are] sinners, get your soiled hands clean; [realize that you have been disloyal] wavering individuals with divided interests, and purify your hearts... (James 4:8 amp)
