Jesus is the Giver

This is a great quote from Rolfe Barnard. Jesus is the giver. He gave His all. He died for my sins. He took my place on that cruel cross. He took the punishment that I deserved. I’m the one who sinned. I’m the one who rebelled against Almighty God. I’m the one with the wicked heart. I’m the one who deserves to suffer in Hell for all of eternity. I did the crime; I deserve to do the time. I’m the one who’s lied, stolen, blasphemed God, worshiped false gods (such as money and work), been drunk, lusted and on and on. I’ve broken the 10 Commandments many times over. I’m not bragging about these things, in fact I’m very ashamed of my past. I’m merely admitting some of my sins to show that I am a sinner. I can’t undo a single sin. I can’t save myself in any way, shape or form. I can do nothing to earn salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9). So all I brought to my salvation was my sin (Psalm 51:3-4). 

But thank God He is merciful, patient and forgiving. I thank Jesus that He died on the cross for my sins (1 Peter 2:24). I’m grateful that He took my place. I’m thankful that He was my substitute, that He was my atonement – He was the sacrifice that washed away my sins. He shed His blood for me – to save me – to cleanse me – to make me whole (Psalm 51:1-2). He did all the giving. All I did was receive this amazing gift. It was a costly gift. Jesus paid it all. He is the giver and I am the receiver. God drew me to Himself through Jesus Christ (John 6:44). I confessed my sins and I cried out to God to have mercy on me and He did. God saved me! I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ my Lord.

Have you received the greatest gift ever known to man-kind? Have you repented and surrendered your life to Jesus? Have you submitted to the Lord Jesus? Have you truly given Him your sins and has He given you – His everything? Jesus didn’t die on the cross so we could sin freely. No, Jesus died on the cross to save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:21). Are you one of His people? (Here’s a clue, if you are not saved, then you are still dead in your trespasses and sins and you are not one of His people. Your guilt is still upon you – John 3:36). Are you saved? Have you turned away from your sins and turned to the living Son of God? Have you surrendered your life to the Giver? To the Giver of Life – to the Giver of eternal life (John 17:3)? If not, what’s holding you back? What’s keeping you from submitting to our Lord right now? Repent and put your faith in Jesus. Please do this today and be saved. Receive everlasting life. Receive salvation today. Jesus is calling you. Repent and surrender to Him. Do this today. Don’t put it off.