January 14, 2018
Will God Really Help Me?
Kelly Balarie
Today’s Truth
“Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30, NIV)
Friend to Friend
I want to rescue him.
That's what I thought on school field day, as I stood on that white painted gym-floor line getting ready to race.
I want to save him from all the bullying, taunting, and discouragement that destroyed him at his last school. Because, I know his pain. If we win, my little guy will finally see He's worthy of love.
At the sound of "Go!” I exploded off the line with all the weight of a six-year-old boy loaded up on my back. It was amazing. With everything in me, my body seemed to run faster than itself. So much so, that I’m sure I was close to twisting my ankle. In fact, we nearly toppled over two times, but I didn't care. No sooner had I crossed the line to win, a mom turned to me to say, "I didn't know if you two were going to make it...and then, you did."
"And then, we did..."
We made it. And I felt happy. On my back, I carried my son's pain because I believed in his redemption.
Likewise, on Jesus' back, He carried our pain because He believed in our redemption.
Jesus ran His race fully invested in our victory, and He won. He carried our pains, faults, and tears-to-come. Taking all the guilt, shame, and self-reproach we are prone to heap on our back.
“Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30, NIV)
Jesus gave up His life, so we could find ours. Jesus gave up His life, so we could find true hope. Jesus gave up His life, so we could be set free. This is redemption-life.
Oxford dictionary defines redemption as, "the action of gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt."
New friend in Christ, your debt has been cleared. Every old mistakes, trauma, humiliation, and embarrassment has been carried and covered by the love of Jesus. Redemption ran the race and paid the price – for you. You have “new life,” Choose today to believe in it.
“New life” believes the following:
- I have been forgiven, and I am free indeed.
- Jesus loves me, and I am entirely loved.
- Jesus saved m, and I cannot be un-saved.
- God wants me and will not reject me.
- God’s gift and call on my life are irrevocable (see: Romans 11:29)
- I am no longer enslaved to my flesh, but alive to the Holy Spirit.
By Jesus' stripes we are healed. Praise be to God! It is done.
No longer dwell on days of old, for today is a new day. It is full of “new life.” Go forth and live in the joy of your Savior. He has given much to love you.
Let’s Pray
Father, I give to You my fear, worry, anxiety, stress and uncertainty. I let go of shame and regret. Forgive me for carrying these things.
In Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
Now It’s Your Turn
Reflect on how much Jesus has done for you. Thank Him for it.
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Kelly Balarie, blogger at Purposeful Faith and author of the new book “Battle Ready: Train Your Mind to Conquer Challenges, Defeat Doubt and Live Victoriously” is passionate about joining hands with women who often find themselves stuck in the pits of life. Step-by-step, word-by-word, her dream is that together they can emerge better - fear, fret and panic-free. Get all of Kelly’s Purposeful Faith blog posts by email for a dose of inspiration and encouragement.
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