Weekend Reflection

I trust that each one of you enjoyed a great weekend of reflection and celebration.  I was blessed to be able to participate in two wonderful services on Friday night and Sunday morning.  The anointing of the Spirit was very evident in each of these meetings and I was grateful for the opportunities to point people in these services to Jesus Christ.  I truly believe that this past weekend reinforced that burning desire in my heart; people need to know that Jesus still has power to save. 

The passage of scripture in Hebrews 7:25 was the key text for the Resurrection Celebration message; "Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them." (NKJV)  As Christians we are able to declare that passage with great passion and determination.  We must remind this troubled world that the plan for God is to forgive us of our sins and to restore us to fellowship with God and with man.  Remember, He (Christ) saves to the uttermost.  We do not depend on our own ability to accomplish this spiritual transaction but the Word says that "He (Christ) is also able to save to the uttermost."  The verb "able" stresses the innate power of Christ to achieve whatsoever He desires or has willed.  In other words, He is able to do whatever he wants.  He is not limited or restrained.  As we read the Bible we can see that Christ is not limited in when He can save, where he can save, or whom He can save. 

My heart has been captured by these thoughts the past few days as I have prayed over these words.  We must remove the limits of our spiritual thinking and realize that God is able to work in anyone who will come to Christ and repent.  These are the days of great possibility for the family of God.  Do not doubt when you pray for your family or friends.  The story of Easter reminds us that Christ desires to save.  Matthew 18:11; "For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost."  We can place our confidence in the promises of the Word of God.  Do not lose hope.  Do not lose confidence.  Do not stop your prayers of concern for your family or friends.  The salvation of your family and friends is nearer than you think.  The Easter story shares that word of hope with each of us.