" PARDON ME . . . . "

 

. . . . . . . Since I may never see you in person, would you read this friendly message ?

     Our meeting today is not altogether by chance. Although we have not had time to become well acquainted, may I share with you something most wonderful.

     Some time ago I met a remarkable PERSON, so great and outstanding, that it has become a joy to introduce HIM to others. The great tragedy is that so many know about HIM, but so very few know HIM personally. Perhaps you have already guessed that I am speaking of JESUS CHRIST.

     To some HE is little more than a swear word, and to others a source of embarrassment, but to those who know HIM, HE is wonderful !

     You recall that the Apostle Paul persecuted the early Christians, but after he met JESUS, his life was transformed. He wrote, "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that CHRIST JESUS came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief." (1st.Timothy 1:15).

     It hurts our pride to admit that we are sinners, but it is wonderful when we experience the power of JESUS CHRIST to forgive our sins and heal our hearts. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD." (Romans 3:23).

     When once we accept HIM as our SAVIOR, we make an amazing discovery. JESUS did not come to make us stuffy saints or miserable mortals, but HE came to give us LIFE - the very fullest and richest. Listen to JESUS' own words:  "I AM come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10).

     Dear Reader, whatever may have been your disappointment with people, disillusionment with life, and confusion with religion, let me assure you that this is not the fault of JESUS CHRIST. HE has been misrepresented, betrayed, denied, and neglected, but HE stands majestically, in love pleading with everyone of earth's billions, "Come unto ME, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28).

     HE speaks to you today. Do you personally know HIM ? Repent (turning to GOD from your sin) of your sins; believe that JESUS died on the cross to pay for your sins in full, and make HIM the LORD of your life. "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved,. . .For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that HE was buried, and that HE rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:" (1st.Corinthians 15:1-2a,3-4).

     Read the following Scriptures carefully. Then believe it and act upon it: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD JESUS, and shalt believe in thine heart that GOD hath raised HIM from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. . .For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved." (Romans 10:9-10,13). You can pray this simple prayer or one like it:

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

     If you want to know more of this wonderful SAVIOR, get a copy of the Gospel of John and read it. Talk to a committed Christian; go to a Bible believing, Bible preaching church where the Good News of salvation is clearly explained.

     All things are planned by GOD -- also your receiving this message. Do not harden yourself against HIS call. Pray that the HOLY SPIRIT will open your mind and heart to let JESUS in. It will be going from death unto life eternal.  JESUS said,  "He that hears MY WORD, and believes on HIM that sent ME hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life." (John 5:24)

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie