He Came to Save Us, All of Us
As the world comes to a pause to celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection, I am reminded of how much He cares for each and every one of us, and especially so, for our broken and wayward children.
All around us has become filled with fear, hopelessness, anger, and depression. People of many ages and families struggling to get through the days and nights. Every morning there is another highlight of something that is discouraging or news that creates more despair.
The Heavenly Father knew our world would be troubled. He knew that we needed to be saved from our own sin and death. He knew a Savior was needed to give us life.
What hope would there be if Christ did not give His life as an offering so that we could live? What mercy would we have had if Christ changed His mind and walked away from death? Today we live in a hurting and dying world where everyone is searching for answers. The good news is that our Savior has come, and IS our ANSWER!
Parents, God gave us His Son to not only give us eternal life, but to set our children free from their life of pain, waywardness, hurt, and brokenness. God already knew the plan before it was set forth. Part of His plan was to set captives free through Jesus. Those captives are our sons and daughters who are struggling with addictions, self-injury, mental illness, disorders, a life of crime, sexual identity issues, and more.
Jesus’ blood on the cross was more than just forgiving and cleansing us from our sin. His blood was a healing lifeline for us and our children. Thank you Father, for your compassion on us!
So as you look upon your teen and young adult this day, remember, Jesus already bore his life on the cross for your child and one day, they will encounter freedom in Him like nothing they have ever experienced before. Keep praying parent. Our HOPE has risen! Jesus Christ our Lord!
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16