When I three years old I suffered from convulsions. If you are not familiar with what that might be, it is exactly what it sounds like! It is a seizure-like moment in which I would shake and lose balance and mobility. I don’t remember them, but my mom certainly does! There was one episode I had while we were visiting with extended family. My “seizure” caused me to fall into a pool. My mom could not swim but jumped in after me anyway. Eventually we both made it out of the pool but I swallowed enough water that I quit breathing. In rushing me to the hospital, my uncle gave me mouth to mouth to resuscitate me
Although I am sure I only quit breathing for a few moments, it could be said that I was dead! My heart stopped beating and my lungs were not taking in air! I could do nothing to help my situation. I could not bring myself back to life! Had it not been for my uncle, my life story would be different! (Yes, he became my favorite uncle for obvious reasons, haha!)
This past week, Pastor George reminded us in the message that this is the same situation for all of us spiritually. We are born separated from God and regardless of how good we are; regardless of all the humanitarian, religious, and right things we may do; we are dead! Dead people can’t do anything, they are dead. This where Jesus comes in and can “save” us. He is the “life-giver”. It is called the Gospel. The Gospel is not a declaration of God making bad people good. The Gospel is a declaration of God bringing dead people to life. Have you received life by faith in Jesus? This week could not only be the week in which we are celebrating that Jesus is alive. This week could be the week to celebrate you being alive! We would love nothing more than to talk with you about that if you have questions. Please call us. Also, consider those around you who may still be spiritually dead! Just as my uncle was an instrument used to bring me back to life, God could use you to help people come to as you guide them to Jesus. Jesus is the only who can save a “spiritually dead” person, but he loves to use us for that purpose! Happy Easter!
May you Live Sent today!
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