Bypassed

 

                                             Bypassed

 

When we were on vacation in Oregon, we purchased a few items at a grocery store. You had to be over 21 to purchase one of the items. (It wasn’t alcohol it was medicine for allergies. 😊) When I looked at the receipt as we were leaving, this was printed at the bottom, “age verification bypassed.” I didn’t have to show any ID to make the purchase. I was 73 at the time so apparently I looked over 21 to the cashier and she didn’t have to ask for proof that I was of age to make the purchase.

     Once we have asked Jesus to come into our life, to rule and reign and to forgive us of

our sins, our verification as sinners is bypassed.  Though we still retain our old sin nature that wants to raise its ugly head and we all still sin, we are now brand new in Christ. The entire debt that we owe for our sins, past, present and future has been paid for by Jesus on the cross.  There is nothing that we could possibly do to earn this incredible gift.  Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that nor of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

 Bypassed is really not the most accurate word but you get my point. We are now redeemed, forgiven, alive with Christ and His peace is now upon us. So, live your life in the fact of this glorious truth stated in Hebrews 8:12 which says, “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Enjoy your week in Christ knowing you are forgiven of ALL of your sins.

 

Pastor Marty