Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

Hebrews 12:23 (New International Version)
23to the church of the firstborn, whose names
are written in heaven. You have come to God,
the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous
men made perfect,

Reflection:

After serving 15 years in prison for his crime,
the convict walks out a free man. He has paid
his debt to society, he is now a free. But
now the real question arises: Has he changed
his ways? Or will he return to a life of crime?
These are two very important questions, not
only for the man but also for society.
Justice may have been served without the
criminal's having been rehabilitated. But
unless both take place, the criminal will only
become hardened in his unrighteous ways.
In our Christian Walk, progress results from
the twofold action of justification and sanctification.
We need to constantly remember that our savior
Jesus Christ took care of God's justice by dying on
the cross. Jesus accepted that death penalty and
brought it upon Himself that we sinful men and
woman deserved. And if you believe in Jesus Christ
and believe in His death and resurrection, you, yes
you can walk right out of that prison of sin a free
person.
But that act of belief of declaring yourself free from the
guilt of sin has to be followed by rehabilitation. You see
like the convict constantly tempted to return to a life of
crime, you are constantly tempted by sin. When you are,
that's when you need to remember that Christ also walked
out of prison with you and He's the best friend a convict
will ever have. IS HE YOUR FRIEND?

Prayer:

Thank you God for sending Your Son to set me free!!!!!!