Are you ever worried that you missed the fine print in the Bible somewhere and that in the end, you’ll find that you lost your relationship with God? Or do you ever feel like you just can’t relax into the whole Jesus thing because you can’t be sure where you stand with Him or what your status is? I think we’ve all been there and there’s a good reason for it - the whole world works like that. Have you ever bought tickets for a show online and then had a heart attack right before the usher scans your printed out ticket, just hoping that it works? Have you ever gone to a fancy restaurant with a gift card only to find out that it had expired? Do you know how embarrassing it is to leave a cart full of groceries at the checkout because you were banking on some coupons that only work every other Tuesday? The world makes big, bold, attractive promises to lure you into buying something and then doesn’t really deliver what you were hoping for. The world will give you something, but only if you give something back in return. The world offers security, happiness, peace of mind, and hope but never really gives them. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Jesus isn’t scamming you. He’s not going to bait and switch you. When He makes a promise, it’s forever. His love and acceptance are free and eternal. All you have to do to enjoy His promises is to open up your heart and let them in.
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