For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Romans 5:10
It was 1984. Daily, I was gleefully trapped in my Pinto Pony Station wagon for the 25 minute drive to my job selling computers. We were raising 2 sons and Katie was a stay-at-home mom. I hadn’t realized ‘I’ was being raised myself. Having just discovered a radio Broadcast teaching God’s Grace, I was being schooled everyday.
Having been raised by a Pastor father who loved the Bible, I knew a lot. But I really didn’t know a lot about WHY I believed certain things… other than ‘my dad said so.’ Bob George’s broadcast was teaching me about Eternal Security, Death and Life in Christ and the big differences between ‘Law’ and ‘Grace.’
Being a big man, his radio style was just as large. He didn’t cower to tough questions and when folks tried to bully him, his voice became ‘matter-of-fact’ and stern. He often quoted Romans 5:10 to set the record straight. Because Christ died… “I” died! And that I, now, live FREE because Christ lives inside of me.
The Christian 1 liners were slain regularly on his program… “Ask for forgiveness,” “Follow Jesus,” “Obey the Law” and others were constantly ground down to their root meanings. I learned that through Christ, I was forgiven ALL my sin, even the ones I hadn’t yet committed, 2000 years ago when He died on the cross! I’m FREE!
A couple I talked to last week had been feeling guilty and let down about their own failures. Questioning them I was able to determine that they didn’t really understand the concept of God’s Forgiveness. They kept feeling guilty and sorrowful. I dug up a Bob George’s recorded show and shared. They now smile.
I am adding the link to this devotional in hopes that you click on it and listen. He has LOTS of shows. Jesus’ death is OVER! And so is YOURS… if you have received Him as Savior. Now, it’s time to make Him Lord and LIVE with Him daily. Remember… “Born once, Die twice. Born twice, Die once!” Enjoy!
