Still Another Reason For Jesus Seasons

The Freedom To Choose

"I implore you to be reconciled to God."   
(2 Corinthians 5:20b.)

            Before we can have a different world view, we have got to be willing to surrender our old viewpoint to Christ. Before we can become new creations, we have to be willing to give up our old life or let go of the old life.  Before we can become reconciled to Him, we must be willing to choose to offer God our alienation, sin and isolation.  Before we take on our mantle of ministry, we must be willing to choose to follow Christ.  Before we can become Royal Ambassadors Jesus who is The Christ, we have a choice as to whether or not we will stop following a life that will ultimately lead to destruction. Quite simply we need to decide to follow Jesus. 
          At first glance, for a Christ-Follower, this seems like a NO brainer.  But take it from one who knows ... The "World" all around us is alluring. It gives an illusion of what is good for us. Sinful relationships that will lead us to our destruction don't look as nearly destructive as they really  are. Under the distorted glow of this world system's influence they look enticing:   The worldly system gives us a pseudo mirage of life.  The media, the technology, the drink and wine ... not to mention the state of being drugged by the false perceptions of our past ...  can cloud our minds and judgments. And so the Apostle is adamant!  He even seems to beg people to shake off the fuzzy perceptions and become clear headed by looking to Christ. 
          You can do it!   You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!  You have been given a GREAT gift!  You have been given the freedom to choose!  He has set before you an open door.  Yet there is also another door.  Death's door.  That's the only other way.  PLEASE! I Implore YOU!   CHOOSE LIFE! Yes, Jesus did come, and He will come again.  For you to really get to experience supernatural eternal living, you must choose to invite Him COME into your life and your heart today.
Do this and I guarantee you will ...
Be Blessed 2day ... 
Especially Today

SoJourner

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