Is He Worthy?
“Is HE Worthy” is an age old question and also the title of a wonderful worship song! It is full, splashing, and spilling over with scripture! This song is composed of questions that will give you moments of awe struck wonder! As our Worship Team learned this song, we heard ourselves say to each other, “I just cannot get enough of this song.” We had voices cracking, tender tears dripping, and moments of no words.
I believe that HE is who HE says HE is…that HE can do what HE says HE can and will do. As this image was coming forth, I was thinking about the ancient sound of the shofar changing in shape and sound throughout the centuries but still proclaiming the same truth to that question. The shape of the horn is different in this image. Even though there is still light and darkness in our midst, HE IS WORTHY!
Have you thought, “The things of life are so very hard with ALL the pruning, fiery purification, sacrifice, etc!” Our lists can be very loooooooong! Have you asked, “Is this surrendered life really worth it?” Was or is your answer, “Maybe. Maybe not!”
Question: Is HE Worthy? THE answer: HE IS!!!
The Way to Salvation
GOD’S LOVE AND PLAN: We believe that God loves everyone and has a purpose for their salvation and eternal destiny. John 3:16 (NIV) - "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."
HUMAN SIN AND SEPARATION: Because of sin, which has divided humanity from God, it is impossible for mankind to find redemption and eternal life on their own. Romans 3:23 (NIV) - "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
JESUS CHRIST, OUR SACRIFICE: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on the cross and rose from the dead to pay the penalty for sin and bridge the gap between God and people. Romans 5:8 (NIV) - "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
FAITH AND REPENTANCE: God offers humanity salvation as a free gift. Repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ are prerequisites for receiving it. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) - "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." Acts 3:19 (NIV) - "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord."
NEW LIFE IN CHRIST: Believers are called to live a life in Christ, transformed by the Holy Spirit, and part of God's family, the Church. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
RESTORED COMMUNION WITH GOD: Eternal life with God, from this point on till eternity, is the ultimate aim of salvation. John 10:28 (NIV) - "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand."