NAUGHTY OR NICE

Some people have the idea that God carries around a list, like Santa, giving him a blow by blow description of everything they have done wrong in their lives. Maybe you are one of those people who believe its only the church goers who get their prayers answered; not some runaway sinner like you.  You imagine if you keep off the radar, God will forget about you and shoot that lighting bolt of vengeance in some other poor souls direction. Somewhere along the line you were told that God gets glory when you suffer in silence and accept your lot in life.

WHAT A LIE! The Bible tells us God gets glory when the lame walk and the blind see!

God sent his son into this dark, hurting world to seek and save the lost.  Jesus was born on our harsh planet not to condemn humanity but to forgive sin,  heal your diseases, deliver you from all your hurts and disappointments, and to set you free from every type of bondage so you can live with hope and joy.

As you approach this Christmas and New Year, realize one thing... when you ask for forgiveness, Jesus keeps no record of wrongs. Instead of running away, go to the manger just as you are. Don't be afraid to tell Him what you need.  Our problems and failures seem huge to us but "nothing is impossible with God." Let this be the year you begin to believe He cares for the naughty and nice.

Luke 19:10  "For Jesus came to save that which was lost."
Salvation is just the beginning of all God has in store for those who trust Jesus.  He intends to save us from our sins, and everything that tries to ruin our lives.

John 3:17 (MSG) "For God gave his son, his one and only son. and this is why; so that no one need be destroyed. By believing in him, anyone  can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all this trouble merely to point an accusing finger, telling us how bad we are, he came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in Jesus is acquitted, anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why ? Because of that persons failure to believe that Jesus, the son of God, was not sent into the world in order to pass sentence on people, but that humanity might find salvation and be made safe and sound through Him." 

Jesus is the gift we need to receive this Christmas. Ask him into your heart. It will be the best decision of your life.