Jesus' Work Continues

 

    When Jesus died on the cross his redemptive work was completed, but the world did not end there.  The fact that world is still functional means that Jesus is still working.  Death could not contain Jesus.  He resurrected and with that a new work began: salvation and making people complete through himself.  His new work is still about having a relationship with us, but not based on works.  It is based on real and pure love.

    Jesus is powerful.  He is the son of God.  His is holy.  Anyone who follows in his resurrection is made holy.  He purified sin for anyone willing to follow Him faithfully.  He ascended and was exalted to sit at God's right hand.  He uses his place to make a home for all his people in heaven.

    Adam brought spiritual death into the world.  We all follow his leadership and sin too.  Jesus came to rectify what Adam did.  Follow Jesus and you will bring your spirit to life.  He is the first fruits and we are the ones that benefit.  He was always set apart because of who he is, but following him sets us apart too.  We are the harvest and will are the gardeners to plant more fruit.  Jesus brings that fruit to life.  When the time is right, Jesus will harvest all who followed him.  Everyone else will be removed and burn for eternity.

    Jesus draws us closer to God.  He is the only reason we are able to have a real relationship with our creator all because he interceded for us.  We deserve what is going to happen to all unbelievers, but Jesus made the way where no one has to die the eternal death.  No one could hold Jesus' position.  It is exclusive to him.  He is the mediator between God and people.

    Before Jesus ascended he promised to make a place for all who follow him.  He promised to return one day to bring us home.  He promised that we would spend eternity with him, God, and the Holy Spirit.

    Everyone is going to be confronted with this reality.  Those who do not follow Jesus will realize their error.  It is better to realize you need Jesus now.  Allow the Holy Spirit to convict your heart to the truth.  Acknowledge that you are a sinner and that you need Jesus to remove all your sins.  Repent and seek forgiveness as you call upon him in faith.  He will respond and you will be set free immediately.  He is the rightful ruler of your life and eternal soul,  Embrace the truth that Jesus' love and grace is your salvation.

John 14:1-4, 19:28-30, Acts 2:32-37, Romans 1:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, Philippians 1:3-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Hebrews 1:1-4, 7:23-25, & 1 Peter 1:3-5