The Plodding Preacher

There is one common denominator in all religions made by human beings - works.  All of them preach that we must do something in order to earn eternal reward.  True Christianity is different from all religions in this striking point.  It teaches that it is not what you do, but whom you trust that determines your eternal destiny.  It is not what you do, but what Jesus did that earns salvation.  As we come to the Easter Season, we ought not to focus on what we bring.  Instead, our attention and adoration must be upon Jesus the author and finisher of our faith!  Nothing in my hand I bring Simply to Thy cross I cling. Rock of Ages

This has been a long week for the family. We have lost three dear church family members within a week. I praise the Lord that all three had trusted Jesus as Lord and Saviour. His promise to save is sure and they all are enjoying the fullness of God's joy in heaven today. When I think about their faith and trust in Christ, I am reminded of a inscription from the tomb of the great astronomer Copernicus: "I ask not such favour as St. Paul received Nor yet such grace as St. Peter obtained; But what, on the cross, to the thief Thou did'st give, O Jesus, I fervently pray, grant to me."