By Adeshola Abraham
'He even brought Jews and Gentiles together as though we were only one person, when he united us in peace. On the cross Christ did away with our hatred for each other. He also made peace between us and God by uniting Jews and Gentiles in one body. Christ came and preached peace to you Gentiles, who were far from God, and peace to us Jews, who were near God. And because of Christ, all of us can come to the Father by the same Spirit. You Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens with everyone else who belongs to the family of God. You are like a building with the apostles and prophets as the foundation and with Christ as the most important stone. Christ is the one who holds the building together and makes it grow into a holy temple for the Lord (Ephesians 2:15-21 CEV).
If your children stood outside your house pleading to get in, what would you think? Wouldn't you say, 'Come in, you're my flesh and blood. I love you, you don't need to beg'? God is building a house, and you're part of it. You can come before him at any time with any need, knowing you will be received with love. God is the father you always hoped for, and you're the child he always wanted. If you have any doubts about that, look at the cross; that's how much God loves you.
Because you belong to God, you will not be shut out. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will send you help from his sanctuary and you will never be ashamed in Jesus name. Amen
Good Morning, glorious service and wonderful new week ahead.
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