Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2
There it was again. That word peace. Surely God was trying to tell me something. Where was the peace I should be feeling? It comes to those that are justified or in other words are made righteous in God through his Son Jesus Chris
I could not shake the feeling that some of the teachings of this church were off base at least to some degree. Not only that but were not even backed up by the unconditional love that the bible talks about.
No one in leadership had bothered to talk to me in a private meeting. Instead, I was called out during a worship service. It had been embarrassing and that was just wrong.
And, when I left the church, no one bothered to give me a call and talk to me about it. Plus, knowing it as I had come to, I am sure it was like one of those deals within other churches when someone leaves, they are shunned.
What kind of unconditional love is that. I was bad news. I wasn't compliant and so I was one for members to stay away from.
I had had that peace and hope in my life that Romans 5:1-2 speaks of, or I would never have accepted Christ in the first place.
Had I completely lost it? And if so, could I get it back again? But if I did get it back again, at what price would I have to pay?
Thanks for coming by today, Friends. Have a great day in the Lord and may God bless you in his love
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