TURNING POINTSpeaker: Dr. Paul Dhinakaran Gist: The Lord will help you to triumph over all your problems. Most of the time we never recognize the love and sacrifice of God and we backslide and become the child of sin. But, our loving Heavenly Father moved with compassion wants us to come back to Him.
He says, "Even if you have backslidden, my dear daughter\son come back to Me." This is our hope today.
Jesus said, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." (Luke 9:62)
In the Bible, we read about Peter, the disciple of Jesus, who looked back in his spiritual life. He took an oath never to deny Jesus. But, denied Him thrice (Matthew 26:69-75). Fear of man made him to backslide in life.
The fear may cause you too to backslide in your life. When you turn to God, He will transform you to be His child.
There was warfare between England and Germany. The Germans had set up great ambush on a high mountain against the England Army. The England Army had to cross a giant river in order to reach the location of the German Army. That was the technique they handled consistently. The German warriors would wait till the England army came to the spot and continuously threw the bombs. Many England warriors faced death and in a startled state of mind, the lingering warriors would return back through the bridge next to the river.
One day, the England army chief told his warriors to cross the river. They took all their belongings and crossed the river. The German soldiers started to throw bombs. The conflict started and once again the England warriors began to look back. The England Army General instructed his warriors to destroy the bridge. They besieged saying, “Sir, if we destroy the bridge there would be no way for us to return back and most of us had to face death.” But, the Army General emphasized strongly to destroy the bridge.
The bridge was destroyed by the bomb blast. Now there was no way for the warriors to escape. Having no alternative they were ready to sacrifice their lives and climbed the lofty mountain. The war was rigorous and the England Army fought bravely and got victory over German Army.
You may also face problems which tend to make you backslide. But, when you are ready to sacrifice your sinful life, the Lord will help you to triumph over your sins.
Dear friend, the fear and the problems make you forget to follow the loving path of our Lord Jesus Christ. But, He alone can change all your messy life. You need not suffer anymore. When you turn to Him today and heed His words. Surely He will heal you of your backslidings and bless you abundantly.
Prayer:
Loving Lord Jesus Christ,
You alone are the source of eternal life. I praise and thank You for Your loving kindness. I have backslidden and looked at the wicked worldly ways. Please transform me and remove all my fears. Restore Your joy and peace in my heart. Guide and guard me throughout this day.
All glory, honor, and praises belong to you alone.
Amen.
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