PK’s Corner
November 2013
Luke 18:14 “I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.’
Do you know the difference between a tax
collector and a Pharisee? Both were in
the temple, both were praying to God, both were men of prayer. The difference was this, the Pharisee saw
himself as a shining example of what a godly man should be and thus did not see
his own short comings and sins. The tax
collector knew what he had done and was doing.
He knew that heaven was not for people like him. The tax collector knew that all he could ask
for was mercy, he deserved nothing. Interestingly
enough, the tax collector left blessed by God.
When the end of time comes, there will
be a separation of people. Some will go
to be in Heaven, and others will go to Hell.
What we often forget is the only difference between the two peoples is
that while both were sinners, only those bound for heaven asked for forgiveness
and mercy.
People seem to have forgotten about
consequences, and have start trying to justify their mistakes and sins. It hurts us to think that we might have to
regret something, so we hide it in our locker and tell people that we have it
all under control. The reality is oh so
different.
Asking for forgiveness is the first step
to a new life in Christ. Asking for
forgiveness means you are ready to let God work in you to become a new creation. We are all called to be new creations, but
only if we accept Christ.
Heaven and Hell is a choice. You can choose to live in heaven, or can
choose to live in a place where it is always hot, no air conditioning. I pray you will choose Heaven and God’s
forgiveness in your life. ( …for
further reading look at Luke 18:9-14)
Amen
