:: Narrow-minded simpleton ::

:: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 ::

Make it personal 

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life" - John 3:16 (NIV)

This is one of the most well-known Bible verses. And yet as many people know this verse and can even recite this verse, they do not apply it to themselves personally.

Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion of the Christ," is a personal journey for him. He put his heart and soul in to portraying the realism of Jesus' last 12 hours on this Earth. And made it clear that Jesus became sin for all mankind - Jews and Gentiles alike. Our collective sin was nailed to that Roman cross.

And yet think of this, as you watch this movie: Jesus pictured your face before Him as He suffered and died. He made it personal. He died for your sin and my sin. Collectively, yes, but also individually.

Make this movie personal. As you see Him on the cross, picture His love and sacrifice for you and you alone. And know He did it willingly, lovingly. And even better yet, He rose from the dead and lives, interceding personally in your behalf to the Father, if you just simply put your faith and trust in Him.

Trust Jesus this day. Faithfully, personally. He loved us so much He willingly gave Himself. We should do the same.

:: Julie 2/24/2004 03:03:00 AM [+] ::
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