Swept Away! Right Now!

Good News – March 2011 – Grace & Truth Magazine

SWEPT AWAY!RIGHT NOW!

I sat outside one morning and watched the grey clouds and the fog being swept away by the wind, leaving blue sky and sunshine where the gloom and darkness had been. This scene reminded me of the desire of each of us that this same thing would happen in our lives. Then I thought of this verse: “I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist” (Isaiah 44:22 NIV ).

If we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll admit that our sins cause a dark, uneasy feeling in our lives. The Bible tells us why; it says that “the wages of sin is death.” Because of our sins, we deserve death. But instead of death, God offers us life. Instead of punishment, He sweeps away our sins and gives us a gift: “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Rom. 6:23).

How does God do this? He gave His only Son to die on the cross to cover our sin and guilt: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” His shed blood sweeps all our sins away, leaving only the light of His love to fill our lives: “The blood of Jesus Christ His Son purifies us from all sin” (Rom. 5:8; 1 Jn. 1:7). After God sweeps the clouds of sin out of our lives, He extends an invitation to us: “Return to Me, for I have redeemed you” (Isa. 44:22).

Why not recognize that Jesus is the light of the world sent to redeem you from your lost, dark, sinful condition? Why not let His blood sweep away your sins so that you can begin to enjoy your new eternal life? Why not ask Him to do it right now? We can tell you more.

By Larry Ondrejack