the dynamic change

There is a dynamic change that takes place in the life of a person when they make the grand transition from sin to salvation. As a “sinner”, the person is in company with all the fall of humanity.  He or her is concerned about their welfare, focused on the dangers and opportunities of the world around him, and curious to discover the pathway to success, pleasure, and the meaning of life. Sometimes, It’s the problems of life that often make this person look elsewhere for resolution to life’s challenges.  Let’s imagine that Christ bids the person to come to Him and gets his attention through a conversation, a Scripture, a sermon, a song, or an occasion.  Convinced of his need, the person makes the effort to shift his trust from himself to Christ.  Jesus bids the seeker to receive His invitation, “.as many as received Him, to them He gave power to have life in His name.”( John 1:12) As He makes his confession of Christ, the action of his will, connects with the Spirit of God and He meets the person in that moment.  The shift occurs in the soul, orchestrated by the Holy Spirit, who not only convinces him of his lostness, but assures him of salvation and the forgiveness of sin.  The dynamic change is the result.  Now free from the guilt of the past, our friend has begun to trust Christ with his life, fears, anxieties as well as his hopes and his dreams. He now focuses on others.  Free from anxiety, his concern lifts its head from his own orientation to the needs of others.  This is the work of God.  New life is the result. Christian, are you confessing Christ but find yourself drawn to the siren song of the world?  Look up!  He’s ready to help you get your focus back on His mercy and grace. Seeker, Christ stands ready today to receive you, just as you are.  He is ready to forgive, ready to help, and ready to heal.  Praise God!