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Recently we celebrated Independence Day. One of my favorite things about the 4th is popping fireworks. It is beautiful to see the explosion of colors and shapes in the sky. There is something a bit magical about it. But, if there is one thing that can put a damper on the fun it is a weak fireworks display. For example, if you show up ready to see ten minutes of exciting fireworks, and all you get is a dozen bottle rockets, it makes the whole thing a pretty big let down. What you want is something spectacular, something exciting, and something powerful.
In Romans 1:16 Paul says, “I am not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God unto salvation.”
Paul had this crazy notion that when Jesus came into your life, it should be an explosion! It should be powerful! Why? Well, an eternal, all-powerful, all-knowing God is the one doing the work; and he isn’t weak.
In Paul’s letter to the church in Thessalonica, Paul says that he knows God has chosen this group of people for salvation because he says, “Our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction.” (1 Thess. 1:4-5)
Many of us in Central claim Jesus as savior and Lord of our lives, but I would like to lovingly challenge you today with a question: Has your life been changed by your experience with Jesus? Is there a powerful display in your life of the glory of God? If the God we claim to serve is all-powerful, and he is the one making changes in your life, is there proof of that? Can the world see it? Does God see it?
Jesus Christ came to earth, lived among us, and shed his blood to bring a powerful salvation into our lives. He desires more than just a few cheap bottle rockets. He wants our lives to light up the darkness through the power of his love in us.
Jason Allen
First Baptist Central
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