“God Gave Me Reconciliation”
“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.”
Michelle writes:
There is something about reconciliation between people who care about one another that was previously ruined by the devil. I have a friend now; we were at odds with one another then one day God opened up a door to allow us to speak to one another peaceably. God is so good. It reminds me of how God is constantly speaking to the world and how one person at time responds by accepting the gospel. Right now its just good to know the devil doesn’t get the victory in this particular relationship I have. - Amen!!!
Please note that the views expressed in this story are not necessarily the views of the American Bible Society. Story posted on November 11th, 2008 and filed under God's Love, Hope, Bible, Praise, God's Sovereignty, Your Stories, Grace.
November 11th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Dear Michelle:
Your much needed message of reconciliation reminds me, too, “of how God is constantly speaking to the world….”
(Jesus said): “Leave your offering there before the altar… first be reconciled to your brother; …Make friends quickly with your opponent….” (Matthew 5:24-25).
Apostle Paul brings to the fore the purpose of making his Saviour known with the renewing of the heart, calling us to live together without alienation, heart-burnings, jealousies and strife.
“For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life” (Romans 5:10).
“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ…we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20).
“Because of the tender mercy of our God, with which the Sunrise from on high shall visit us, TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH, to guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:78-79),
May we pursue reconciliation and peace-making with the Grace and Love of Christ Jesus.
Thank you.
May GOD ALL MIGHTY Bless you inestimably and infinitely;
GODSPEED, always and forevermore!
Mary Sun.
November 12th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
SURPRISES
MANY there are who think that I test and train and bend to My will.I, who bade the disciples take up the cross,I loved to prepare a feast for them by the likeside-a little glad surprise,not a necessity,as the feeding of the multitude may have seemed.I loved to give the wine-gift at the marriage feast.
As you love to plan surprises for those who understand ,and joy in them,so with Me.I love to plan them for those who see My love and tender Joy in them.
Dear to the heart of My Father are those who see not only My tears,the tears of a Saviour,but the smile,the joy smile of a friend.