WHERE WE ARE NOW
God never waited for you and me to get our act together! He died for us while we were still living lives filled with everything that was against him. Apostle Paul in Romans 5:8 says, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” How incredible to know God's forgiveness and love reaches to you and me right now, right where we are at!
Ephesians 2:1-5 (NLT)
1 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins.
2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.
3 All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else.
4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,
5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)
Wow! How wonderful and amazing! God is so rich in mercy and loves us so much! I am so grateful for the undeserved favor and empowerment of God for us! We all know where we used to be….But because of his mercy and grace, look at…