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I came to Jesus but…

4/19/2023

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The Christian Life

I came to Jesus but…

“All that the Father gives me will come to me and all who come to me I will in no wise cast out” (John 6:37)

We talk a lot about obedience and turning away from our sin to God (repentance), because that’s what Jesus requires and that’s where the challenge lies.  Confession and repentance is a daily exercise in faith. It is also a sign that the Holy Spirit is at work in us. But though we must battle sin daily, the war is already won for those who have come to Jesus. When He gave His life on the cross for the penalty of sin, all authority over salvation was given Him. When He says He will in no wise cast out, it is final. “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand”.  (John 10:28) So the question is, have we come to Jesus?

As Christians, we cling to His promises, especially in times of weakness and doubt. We may fear that Jesus didn't really accept us. In this verse Jesus is assuring His people of the permanent security He offers in coming to Him. When we come to Jesus in sincerity, commitment and trust, He welcomes us into His loving care and declares under no circumstances will he cast us out. He gives us this assurance knowing fully that our sincerity, commitment and trust will be broken and flawed because we are sinners. We are commanded to confess our sins for this. Have you confessed today?

   To quote John Bunyan from his book “Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ”, 
“His promise stands firm in the midst of all objections and weak faith”
“But I am a great sinner, say you.
"I will in no wise cast out," says Christ.
But I am an old sinner, say you.
"I will in no wise cast out," says Christ.
But I am a hard-hearted sinner, say you.
"I will in no wise cast out," says Christ.
But I am a backsliding sinner, say you.
"I will in no wise cast out," says Christ.
But I have served Satan daily, say you.
"I will in no wise cast out," says Christ.
But I have sinned against light, say you.
"I will in no wise cast out," says Christ.
But I have sinned against mercy, say you.
"I will in no wise cast out," says Christ.
But I have no good thing to bring with me, say you.
"I will in no wise cast out," says Christ.” (JB)

Some days our actions serve Satan more than God but we cling to His promises by faith, while the Holy Spirit is working in us to maturity to bare fruit for the Kingdom. In the meantime Jesus holds us securely until the day we join Him.

Yes, some days it feels like coming to Jesus just didn’t work. Lord, I didn’t do good today. But as we prayerfully confess our sin and recommit, He is ready and faithful to forgive, and will never, ever cast us out!     Come!
Colby Reeves – member
Evangel Church – Alabaster  evangelchurchpca.org

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