SALVATION
Today's reading: Acts 13-15

"Brothers--you sons of Abraham, and also you devout Gentiles who fear the God of Israel--this salvation is for us!" Acts 13:26 NLT

Salvation-deliverance from the power and effects of sin; liberation from ignorance or illusion; preservation from destruction or failure.

It's happened again this morning.

It's a matter of knowing something, but not truly 'getting' it down deep into my head or heart.

I am saved.

I am a child of God.

I have accepted Jesus' blood-bought gift of salvation and I am promised, no guaranteed, no covenant-sealed, an eternal life!

This salvation has released me from the grip and imprisonment of sin.

This salvation has opened my eyes to a new way of living, a new type of love and a new abundant life.

This salvation has assured me that death will not hold me in its grips.

This salvation is for us.

Sure, we can leave it on the table, unaccepted, unwrapped and unappreciated--or we can grab it up with both our hands, carry it dearly in our hearts and allow it to change our lives!