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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

I love the LORD!

There is a popular worship song by Israel Houghton and in it the words go like this, "What does it mean to be saved, is it more than just a prayer to pray? More than just a Way to heaven? ... What does it mean to be his, to be formed in His likeness, to know that we have a purpose..."

The idea behind the words to this song probably has different meanings to different people, and the idea that it makes me think of is one of forgiveness. There are so many people saved, unsaved churched, and unchurched that all have different understandings of the Cross. But one thing I have learned of the Cross is Forgiveness. I have learned how to be forgiven - and I have learned what forgiveness really means.
The bible says that "anyone that calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved". So if you are someone that has called on the name of Jesus for Salvation and you believe with all your heart that He is Lord and Saviour, then you are saved.
There is so much more, though, that comes AFTER you say the name of Jesus.
Some people think asking for Salvation is the end.... I thought that. But it is only the beginning.
Forgiveness of sin is more than just asking to be forgiven, or in other words, asking not to be punished for doing wrong.
See, when you recognize sin in your life, and acknowledge it before the Lord, that is being aware.
See, He already forgave you when He hung on the Cross 2,000 years ago. In a way, you almost don't even have to ask... but the kicker is this... Since you ARE already forgiven... do you continue to sin? Do you still choose to do what is wrong in god's sight?

the Bible says that the wicked thinks that no one sees them...maybe not in the flesh (actually seeing them commit a sinful act or illegal deed), but the truth and core of the matter is... are you doing what is Right or what is Wrong? And there IS a difference.

Everyday is filled with choices, from the clothes you put on your back to the attidue you choose to have to the music you listen to to the choice of what you fill your mouth with (food and drink).
Everything is a choice.
The point being gotten and the question being asked is this:
Are you doing the Lord's Will for your life?

How do you know?
(You back it up with the Word of God... prayer... etc.)

The first two commandments, "Put nothing before the Lord thy God and love thy neighbor as thyself."