The Repentant Sinner Turned Christian
Is
A Refugee
Running From The World Of Sin
Unto Jesus Christ's Sure Salvation!
He Who Was Once A Sinner Bold
Runs To The Lord Christ
- The Lord Of Life -
For Refuge
AND
He Does Not Continue In Willful Sinning
If
He Desires To Save His Own Soul
AND
The Battle Against Sin
To Win!
That Is A Whole Sermon You Just Preached!
Indeed It Was
And If He Asked For An Offering
I Would Give It Freely!
To Live For, By And In Constant Sin
Is A Matter Of Convenience
Is A Matter Of Choice
Is A Matter Of Wearing A Well-Worn Shoe
BUT
It Gains One No Benefit
No Blessing
In The Walk With The Lord!
Our Going To Jesus Christ For Refuge
Does Not Mean That
We Can Take Over The Lord's House!
It Does Not Mean That
We Can Carry And Maintain Our Cherished Bad Habits
AND
Believe That Jesus Christ Will Permit Us
To Remain In Condition The Same
Just To Make Us Feel Comfortable
AND
By So Doing
Cause His Holy House
His Holy Name
To Be Profaned!
In The Lord's House ...
Is Peace
Rest
Truth
Goodness
Light
Holy Sight!
There Is Faith
Grace
Blessing
Mercy
AND
Correction
AND
Direction
AND
All Who Live In The House
Must Abide By The Conditions
AND
The Rules For Walking
On The Straight And Narrow Road
OR
They Will Be Cast Out
Into Outer Darkness
Forever Separated From Him Who
Is
The Way
The Truth
The Light That Gives Life!
Their Decision Is By Choice
To Walk Wild On The Edge Of A Razor-Sharp Knife!
Those Who Find Refuge In Jesus
Find Peace With Our Father God ...!
...And Live Life Truly Abundantly
Trusting In The Ways Of Our Lord!
We Must Do The Will Of Him Who Calls Us
And Sends Us!
Indeed!
We Must Walk In The Light Of His Life!
We Must Live According To His Desire For Our Lives
AND
We Must Faithfully Look To Him For Our Salvation
Our Only Way Out Of The Carnal Strife!
Thankfully, There Is Blessing
For All To Trust In The Lord Jesus!
AMEN!
There Is Hope Of Sure Reward
AND
There Is Pleasant Daily Work
To Keep Our Hands Out Of
The Damned Devil's Workshop
AND
There's Food And Drink
That Can Only Come For The Holy God!
All Refugees From Sin
Who Run To Jesus Christ The Lord
Will Be Saved Into The Kingdom Of Light
As Long As They Stand Firm
AND
Endure All Things To The End
In The Faith Of Jesus
AND
Not Turn Again To Folly
AND
Living The Life Of A Known Disgrace!
Praise God!
They Will Be
Enlivened
Immortalized
Crowned
Applauded
Lauded
AND
Feasted
On The Glorious Day
When Only Those
Who Obediently Walked And Talked
AND
Lived And Loved
As Their Master Did
Will Hear His
"Well Done, Faithful Servant!
Enter Into The Joy Of Thy Lord!"
Jesus Christ
Is
The Rock Of Our Salvation!
The Shepherd Of Our Rest!
Our Strong Tower!
The Prince Of Peace!
The Lord In Whom Is Everlasting Strength!
The Rock Of Ages!
The Life-Giver!
The Creator!
AND
Our Blessedness!
Thank God For Sin-Relief And Death-Release!!
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father,
You Are Our Refuge And Strength
And
Our Ever-Present Help
In Our Times Of Trouble!
Thank You For
The Always Available Grace
Mercy
Faith
Hope
Help
And
Healing!
Thank You For
The Immeasurable Sacrifice
And
The Blessing That Sees Us
Entering Into Your Rest!
Father,
We Come To You
Because You Love Us And Bless Us
And
Because We Willingly Return Your Love
And
Seek To Live In Your Will!
Please Keep Us In Your Care
And
Bless Us To Become What You Have
In Your Wisdom
Ordained Us To Become!
We Repose Our Free Will
And
Our Free Choice
Into Your Safe-Keeping
And
Will To Let You Be
The Sovereign Lord Of Our Lives!
Thank You For The Victory Over Sin
For The Many Blessings
For Which We Did Not Ask
For The Treasures
You Are Helping Us
To Lay Up In Heaven
And For
Our Daily Walking With
Christ The Lord!
Please Keep Us Faithful
And
May The Holy Spirit Ever Abide
And
The Holy Angels Influence Us For Good
And
Ever Protect As We Choose
To Walk In Righteousness
And
Heavenly Wisdom!
Please Bless Us To See Our Jesus Christ
In Sweet Peace
Is Our Hearts' Plea!
Come Soon!
AMEN.
