Born-again

We must all die so we can be born-again!!  Jesus didn’t come just to save people but He came to raise the dead and set them free by removing their grave clothes (sin) and covering them with His righteousness.  Read what it says in Ephesians 2:1-3, “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”

When we are born-again we will be made alive spiritually so we need to die to the flesh and live for the Savior.  In the same chapter read verses 4-10, “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: that in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

This is great news for both the Jew and the Gentiles, please read in that same chapter verses 11-22, “Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; that at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: but now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; and that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: and came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.”

Think about the story of the prodigal son, please read Luke 15:31-32, “And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.”  You can read the whole story in Luke 15:11-32. 

God’s Word says we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.  Because of our sins we are separated from God, because no matter what we do we can never measure up to God’s standard, it is impossible for us, but with God all things are possible.  In order for us to be right with God there had to be a sacrifice and the shedding of blood and in the Old Testament and early in the New Testament it had to be a perfect animal!!  If you read Hebrews chapter 9, you will realize that the blood of Jesus, and not the blood of animals, is the only way that you will ever be forgiven for your sins.  The animal’s blood was like a covering over of sins but Christ’s blood wiped you clean.

God’s Word says in Isaiah 1:18, “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

But the good news is, even though we were dead in our sins and completely separated from God, He knew our dilemma and He loved us so much that He sent His Son to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins knowing that His Son would be willing to lay down His life for us so that through trusting in His atoning work on Calvary we could be made right with Him, praise be to God.  So if you would like to be raised from the dead spiritually, repent of your sins which means you are sorry and you choose to turn away from your sins and ask the good Lord to forgive you and to be your Lord and Savior.  I would encourage you to take your time and don’t be in a hurry, let the Lord fill you with His perfect peace, love and joy then ask the Lord to guide you to the congregation He would want you to be a part of and then start growing in your faith and honoring the good Lord!!  Don’t forget to thank and praise the Lord!!  May you have a super day and may the good Lord bless you and yours!!