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An
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The
Key A
self-proclaimed computer illiterate purchased a
computer to help him with his business. After
receiving a few pointers, he was left alone to do some
experimenting. It wasn't long however, before a
slightly panicked voice was heard from his office
saying: "Hey,
where's that 'UH-OH' button?" What
he had been looking for, of course, was the “undo”
key that lets you backtrack when you've made a
mistake.... Have
you ever wished for one of those in your life? A
provision to reverse, repair or restore what's been
broken or damaged by SIN? No
doubt Peter wished he could “undo” his
actions (see Luke 22:61-62).
But Peter was not left in his misery. After
Jesus’ resurrection, He restored Peter, giving him
an opportunity to reaffirm his love (John 21:15-17). Although
it is not possible to “undo”
our sins, it IS possible for us to be forgiven of
them!
God loved us so much that He gave His Son to
die on the cross for our sins (John 3:16; 1 Peter
2:24). “IN
HIM
we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness
of sins, according to the riches of His grace”
(Ephesians 1:7). God
will forgive those who... believe
and trust Jesus (Acts 16:30-31), turn from their sins
in repentance
(Acts 17:30-31), confess
Him before men (Rom
10:9-10), and are baptized
(immersed) in the name of
Jesus for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38). Then
as a Christian... when you sorrow over sin in your
life, remember that God has provided a method of
restoration: “If
we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to
forgive us our
sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”
(1 John 1:9). The real “key” to life is NOT the “undo” key. The Key to the abundant life and eternal life to come is CHRIST, and the forgiveness which is found ONLY in Him. Won’t
YOU accept His offer on
His terms? David A. Sargent, Minister Church
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