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ALIVE OR DEAD
Capt. Ben Marler
Many say they are alive but in truth they are already dead even though they still walk about. Does this describe you? Is your heart sick over all that we see on TV or read in the newspapers? The penalty for reaching this point is you can make yourself susceptible to drug or alcohol use. Then you are on your way down to defeat and perhaps utter destruction.
What is the answer? Simply establish a relationship with Jesus
Christ the Lord of Life. He loves you and desires you. You could
not be more precious to Him than right now. Yes, you have sinned
and fallen short of the Glory of God like the rest of us. I met
some in a jail ministry that would make you at your worst look
like a choir boy in comparison.
A few days ago I received a phone call from the “ponytail bandit”.
This man made it a habit of robbing the 7/11 stores in our area
years ago. He told me that he served his three years in prison and
came out to begin a new life. He told me that many of the things I
said to him at the jail stayed with him and brought him into a
relationship with Jesus. He also said he has thought of me and
John Moore my partner many times through the years.
He told me that he now has a wonderful family. He also sent me an
email with a picture of his son, a definite “keeper”. This man
went from a lifestyle leading to death to the assurance that God
gives to those who have received Jesus Christ into their lives. He
sound so good on the phone I told my wife he could be a radio
announcer. Instead he has a fine job with a major company in the
Tampa area. Isn’t the Lord good?
God is always good and will be good to you or anyone who will come
to Him with a repentant heart. We can’t walk in His light and
still have a life style of sinning daily. To think we can only
makes us more guilty in His sight. Adam and Eve looked for a
hiding place when they found themselves guilty of disobedience.
You and I will too if we live like that. So, decide today you want
the new life that He offers and give yourselves to Jesus.
Jesus is the Only Way to eternal life. All the religions in the
world are just that religions. Not one can establish you as a son
or daughter to God. There isn’t a denomination that can do it
either. Some are very good at bringing the Gospel to the lost.
Many are not and will be judged for it. When you give yourself to
the Lord please ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to a pastor and
congregation that fears God and lives in the life of Jesus.
Aren’t you tired of living in depression and despair? Today is
your day so take it and join the family of God. He is there with
you now. Cry out to Jesus to save you and you will find the peace
that passes all understanding, no fear of death or judgment. Glory
Hallelujah!
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