" WHY RECONCILIATION "

A Short but a very powerful message this week, there must be room in our hearts for Reconciliation. Reconciliation means Reestablishing Relationships. Christ has reconciled us to God and to others. Many barriers come between People - Race, Social Status, Sex, Personality Differences - but Christ can break down these barriers. Jesus Christ can transform our most hopeless relationships into deep and loving friendships. God is Holy, and He will not be associated with sin. All people are sinful and so they are separated from God. In addition, all sin deserves punishment. Instead of punishing us with the death we deserve, however, took our sins upon himself and took our punishment by dying on the Cross. Now we can " exult in God." Through Faith In Christ's work, we become close to God (Reconciled) rather than being enemies and outcasts. LAST POINT: We should be receptive to those who seek Reconciliation, to make peace with us. When God's influence in our lives attracts people - even enemies - we must take the opportunity to reach out to them with God's Love. Until Next Time... Jim,