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| Hope in Jesus 2000a ministry for the glory of the Kingdom of God |
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Paul of Taursus wrote almost 2000 years ago that, "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God".� But Paul wasn't talking about us "disappointing" God by our sin.� In fact the prophet Isaiah said that our sin "separates" us from God.� Our sin isn't "disappointing" to God, it is heartbreaking.� God loves each and everyone of us more than we can even comprehend. |
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| You see, our sin is a "dividing wall" between us and God.� It is a barrier that we can't break through, and God won't break through it because He loves us.� To understand sin you must understand what the word sin means.� If you ask most people to describe sin, they will begin to spout off a list-- don't steal, don't murder, don't lie, don't cheat, don't commit adultery-- but sin is something far more complicated than that.� Yet, at the same time, it's much simpler that that too.� Sin is our disobedience to God.� It is literally when we decide we know better than He does, and we TURN away from Him.� Because He loves us, He won't force us back.� He lovingly calls to us to return, but He won't make you return. |
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Many people fill churches every Sunday looking for God.� They sing and hear others sing.� They hear the minister tell stories from the Bible.� But many never hear God.� He can whisper like the breath of an infant, or scream like the waves of a hurricane, but they never hear Him calling.� They know the sound of the organ is not His voice.� They know the sound of the choir is not His voice, but they can't hear Him.� The reason is because they are turned away from Him still.� Until they face Him they will never hear His voice. |
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Others live their life in a silent desparation.� They don't go to church, and in fact, many are afraid to.� They fear the God they do not understand.� God still calls to them too.� God loves us all no matter what.� The Apostle Paul said, "nothing can separate us from His love", but our sin can separate us from Him.� It is heartbreaking for God to love us so much and be cut off from us at the same time. |
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| It's like your first trip to summer camp.� Your parents still love you and you love them.� Nothing can separate you from their love, but summer camp has separated you from their PRESENCE.� So it is with us.� God still loves us, but we are separated from Him.� The first step toward "feeling" His love is "believing" that He loves you.� The story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden says that they "were naked before God, and felt no shame".� They, in a moment of rebelliousness, ate the forbidden fruit, "and their eyes were immediately opened, and they were ashamed of their nakedness".� It wasn't God that ruined their Paradise, it was the fruit of their sin.� It opened their eyes to their shame and when they heard God approach they hid from Him.� God didn't hide from them.� God came looking for them.� God came calling to them.� They hid under a bush because of THEIR shame, not because God was ashamed of them. |
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There is a way to leave that shame behind and come to God when He calls you.� Please read the next few pages to find out what God has in mind for you.� Jesus Christ said, "I am the Way, the Life, and the Truth".� Those three little words can destroy your shame, and bring you into the loving arms of you Father.� Be quiet right now and listen to Him calling you.�� Please read through these pages to learn more about how important YOU are to God.� He made you for a purpose, He needs you for His own. |
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| To learn more about how you can find Hope in Jesus visit the links below |
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| Finding HOPE In JESUS changes one precious heart at a time.� It's time for you to come home. |
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I am the WAY and the TRUTH and the LIFE.� No one comes to the Father except through me.�� John 14:6 (NIV) |
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Coming soon!� Live internet radio broadcast each week from Hope in Jesus Ministries!� Keep checking this link! |
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