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There is no more powerful message, no greater news to those who would hear that Jesus has come to set us free.

I’m grateful for His patience. Part of me wants to cry out, “Come now. LORD!” but then I think of those unsaved, and I want Him to delay. He isn’t worried about what I think the right moment will be

As we rejoiced in our seats, the heavenly host and the Lord Himself rejoiced with us.

The LORD  is our source, our strength, our comfort, and He is our peace.

It’s pride that makes us think we can get by on self-righteousness. Jesus had some harsh words about self-righteousness and religious pride.

I want to meet the one who loved me enough to die for me.

I can’t think of a single person who hasn’t needed a fresh start or a new beginning at various points in life. Jesus is that start. Like the new day, he brings us fresh promise.

Flee from the dangerous shoals of sin and rebellion. Come into the light.

What mercy He has to endure that in my stead. What mercy to endure the penalty for everyone. We sometimes take it for granted, but when I really think about it, it staggers my mind. I cannot truly grasp the magnitude of his baptism of suffering and death.

Believers are called to be baptized.