A SPIRITUAL BIRTHDAY

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16 KJV

Today is my birthday.  I was born July 7, 1943 but I have another birthday that is much more important.  I have a spiritual birthday.  I was born again on August 14, 1980 when I repented of my sins, asked God to forgive me and invited Jesus into my heart to be my personal Saviour.

God called me to be a missionary on October 4, 1998 but He didn’t tell me what He wanted me to do until January 24, 2005 when He gave me the ministry of writing devotions.  It has been my privilege to serve my precious Saviour full time for eleven years.  What a joy it has been to be in His Service.

People have asked me if I ever feel like giving up and the answer is yes.  I am human just like you are and there are times when satan attacks me with discouragement and doubts and I feel like giving up.  Then I remember that Jesus never gave up and He was abused and mistreated more than anyone.

Jesus just kept spreading His unconditional love no matter how many times He was cursed, abused and rejected.  He set the example for us to follow and you and I need to tell everyone we see about our Saviour’s unconditional love for them.  Have you hugged someone for Jesus today?

Jesus doesn’t condemn us.  He forgives us (John 8:11).  Have you given your heart and life to Jesus?  If not, don’t wait another minute.  Invite the Christ of Calvary into your heart to be your personal Saviour before it is too late.

Joanne Lowe

July 7, 2016