Stand Up!

Why are men and women so afraid to stand up in the faith? A true Man would step up for what he believes in. That's biblical Manhood. The same for Women. I've learned, this whole week, that I've been trying to get some co-worker's acceptance, but not God's. In favour for my own self esteem, but not for God's glory! This is vanity! This is meaningless to say that "I am a Christian" and not show it.

We by nature want acceptance. Even for our sins, we want a redeemer, we want to be cleansed and told, "you are forgiven." So, if we don't get that then we seek it through others. We want to be accepted, and loved. But God has provided this on the Cross. He took the burdens and put them in the Cross with Him to redeem us from suffering the consequences. Not only in Hell, but in our daily struggles with our sin. It is by the repentance and trust in Jesus Christ, that we are seen perfect, and cleansed from our sins. The blood shed on the Cross was necessary, as seen since the creation of Man when the first animal was sacrificed for its hide to cover Adam's and Eve's shame. There had to be a 'covering' for our sins. So, this slowly built up, through many events, such as when Moses led God's people across the Nile, till the time when God's people were established in Israel.

We couldn't have redeemed ourselves from our own righteousness. There was no way for us to pay for our sins. No works, but by Grace alone we are saved. God had to do it. At the perfect time, through many examples leading up to the time of the crucifixion. He showed His righteousness, His just heart, and His mercy in the past, His hope leading up to the forgiveness of sins on the Cross through His Son, Jesus. There was no one ever more perfect, spotless, unblemished, sinless, than Jesus Christ. He was made as an atonement for our rebellious and prideful nature. There had to be an atonement so that others will be saved, and so that the Kingdom could grow. There had to be a Mediator, between us and Him, to whom we seek coverage and redemption. What other way, in perfect timing, could He create a redemption from the past and future sins. Made flesh, as a Man, a perfect example of what is that good and perfect character of God.

How humble He is to give us this deliverance, so that we can praise Him and glorify Him, and experience the goodness in His presence forever, Amen!