IT IS A GIFT

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Ephesians 2:8, 9
King James Version

We hear on television and radio and read in the newspapers that we will be given a gift if we give money or buy something. If we have to send money, it is not a gift. Many people have tried to give money or tried to work their way into Heaven. It hasn't worked and it will never work because salvation is a free gift from the heart of our Saviour.

If we could work our way into Heaven, Jesus wouldn't have had to be beaten beyond recognition, spat on, cursed, mocked, humiliated and die alone on a cross of agony as they pounded nails into His hands. I believe every time they pounded a nail in His precious hands, He felt that excruciating pain in His heart.

Heavenly Father, I pray for every person who is discouraged and those who do not feel well, please touch them and encourage and comfort them as You have done for me so many times. Heavenly Father, I love You. Jesus, I love You. Holy Spirit, I love You. I pray for every pastor who is preaching the good news of our risen Saviour. Please encourage and comfort them. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

Joanne Lowe
July 29, 2020