So Much More

CONSIDER
God’s undeserved, limitless grace is available to address the core needs of the soul. Christ offers

Redemption from the
      •Domain of Satan
      •Domination of sin
      •Damnation to hell
      •Dictates of this present evil world

Resolution of
     •Guilt
     •Shame
     •Fear

Restoration to
     •Love
     •Joy
     •Peace

Reconciliation
     •To God
     •Through Jesus
     •By the Holy Spirit


BIBLE TRUTH

Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. (Eph. 1:4–8 NLT)

HOW DOES THIS APPLY TO ME?
Unfortunately, when we consider God’s job in our lives, we think we are merely saved from hell and destined for heaven. But God has provided so much more for us. The salvation Christ offers is not merely for escape from hell, or membership in heaven. Rather, it is an invitation to a relationship with the living God! Through His great and precious promises He enables us to experience abundant life now and an eternal inheritance beyond comprehension.

PRAYER
God, Your grace has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. Enable me to follow Your instructions to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. Empower me to live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to You, while I look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. Thank You that Christ gave His life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us His very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. . . . (Titus 2:11–14)


(excerpts from Desperate Dependency by J. Kirk & Melanie D. Lewis)


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