LONGING FOR JESUS

Each of us reaches a point in life when we have a longing for someone to help us through a difficult situation. Even in our happiest moments, we realize that we are not complete or fulfilled. This is because God created man to be a worshipful being, and He sent His Son into the world to fulfill this need of man.

Jesus said, “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28). Many people do not know where to find rest from their burdens, so they turn to alcohol, or various other drugs, but find that these only add to their problems rather than take them away. Others turn to idolatry, fornication, homosexuality and many other sins that are listed in Romans 1:22-32, all of which add to their burdens. Gal. 5:22-23 tells us what can be found in Christ. That is the ultimate of “...Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against which there is no law.” As the apostle Peter tells us, “Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time: casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you” (1 Pet. 5-7). No sin is too great, even to the crucifying of Christ that God cannot forgive that sin. God forgave the Jews who killed His Son, when they repented and obeyed Him on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:36-42). In Christ we can “Rejoice evermore”, even now and throughout all eternity (1 Thess. 5:16-22).

Love you, David V. Fultz