-----BETTER THAN WHO?

--"I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith."
--[Philippians 3:9/ NLT) --

I went to the hospital to pray for a man who was facing a grave diagnosis and serious surgery the next day. I said, “I would be remiss if I didn’t ask you this. Are you ready in case the surgery doesn’t go the way you hope it will? Are you prepared to meet God?”
This intelligent, successful man looked at me, and without missing a beat said, “Well, I’m a whole lot better than the guy who lives across the street.” I told him that I didn’t doubt that, but unless the man across the street was God, it really didn’t matter. It is human nature to compare ourselves with others, but that is not helpful when we’re talking about the righteousness of God. It cannot be gained by anything we do or don’t do—even if we are “better than the guy across the street.” It is a gift of God, and we receive it when we place our faith in Jesus of Nazareth.

THINK ABOUT IT
It is humbling to know that there is nothing we can offer to put us in right standing with God Almighty—nothing but the blood of Jesus. He is the only Way, Truth, and Life.

PRAYER
--"Heavenly Father, I have nothing to bring to You that makes me righteous in Your sight. But I do bring my faith in the redemptive blood sacrifice of Jesus of Nazareth. Thank you! He is the greatest gift—all I have and all I need. In Jesus’ name, amen."
Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson
-[What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. You must have Jesus as your Lord and Savior in order to be saved.]