Desperately In Need
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I have been thinking about the recent happenings in the world, and asking myself,
“What is the single most effective solution to the problems of this world?”
Interestingly, about six decades ago — On April 23, 1962 — Karl Barth, the Swiss-German philosopher and theologian answered a question when he spoke at the Rockefeller Chapel of the University of Chicago; and his answer resonates with my answer. It was reported that, during the Q & A session, a student asked Karl Barth,
“Dr. Barth, what is the greatest truth that ever crossed your mind?”
From the account, all the seminarians present were on the edge of their seats, hoping to hear some deep, profound, great and complicated answer. But Dr. Barth slowly raised his head, looked at the student and said,
“Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.”
Jesus himself, while talking to some Jews that believed Him, said:
“You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
(John 8:31-32 NLT)
The top two religions of the world agree that Jesus was a messenger of God, the Messiah, born of a virgin, performing miracles, accompanied by disciples, rejected by the Jewish establishment, and being raised to heaven.
Jesus came to this world, to unite it back to God and bring us peace. He is the only solution to the turmoil. The world is desperately in need of Jesus. Everyone needs Him.
Click here if you don’t know Him yet.
The peace we need, the peace we cry for, and our desperate need to love one another; depends on Him.
MEMORY VERSE
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
(John 8:32 )
QUESTIONS
Are you worried about the turmoil in this world?
Do you know that only Christ can give us peace? It starts from you.
PRAYER TIP
Father, please help us not seek peace in humans and their feeble attempts at fostering peace. All peace dwells in You.
CREDITS
Joan Winmill Brown, “Day by Day with Billy Graham,” (Minneapolis, World Wide Publications, 1976)
Reformation21, “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know…,” https://www.reformation21.org/blogs/jesus-loves-me-this-i-know.php
WIKIPEDIA, Jesus In Islam, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_in_Islam
URGENT CALL
Every soul is valuable to God, far more than the entire world! But by nature, we are all sinful, and alienated from God, and we ultimately face his wrath!
God in His mercy and love made a way for us to remedy this. He gives us a chance to reverse this downward spiral to destruction, join His family, be part of His household, and become His children.
The first step to becoming a member of God’s household is for us to be saved.
Salvation comes through accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Personal Savior.
It is a very personal decision. No one can make that decision for you.
If you make that decision today, there will be great singing and rejoicing in heaven; because one new member has joined the family and household of God! A soul, much, much more valuable than the world, has been saved from destruction!
Do you want to make that decision today?
Please visit “The Believer’s Prayer” for guidance if you want to make that decision.
Then develop your new relationship with God through your Quiet Time.
Then find a Bible-Believing Church where you can Fellowship with like minded people.
We will be happy to hear from you through the contact information on that page, or the ones at the top of this page. Don’t delay. Make this very personal decision today!
God richly bless you
SPECIAL GRATITUDE
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We thank God for counting us worthy to share in His Great Commission; and we thank you for sticking with us through this journey.
God richly bless you.
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