We see it so clearly in the Lazarus story: Jesus is the difference between life and death. It’s extra dramatic in the Lazarus account, but it isn’t any less true in our personal stories. Before Jesus comes on our scene, we are lost and dying in sin. After our encounter with Jesus, we are rescued and alive for eternity. The question is, what are we to do with this new life we’ve been given?
Tag: new life
“Will You not revive us again, that Your people will rejoice in You?” (Psalm 85:6 NIV) I knew a man who died once. Had a heart attack in his front yard. He flatlined before the ambulance arrived. They used the paddles to bring him back.…
“God’s Kingdom is like a pine nut that a farmer plants. It’s quite small as seeds go, but in the course of years, it grows into a huge pine tree and eagles build nests in it.” (Matthew 13:31-32 MSG) This scripture reminds us that our…
“I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stoney, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees…