The Lord Implores You to Come

Saturday, April 11

Isaiah 1:18 (NLT)

““Come now, let’s settle this,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.”

Devotion

In Pastor Franklin's message on Easter Sunday, he spoke about the three red cords on the scapegoat and how they represent God, the devil, and the sinner. When we consider the three crosses and how there was one thief, one of the thieves mocked Jesus just like the high priests, Roman soldiers, and the Jews did. While the other one believed in Him and asked Him to remember him, Jesus was the sacrificial Lamb who would take away the sins of the world. The very fact that everything points to Christ on the cross proves that there really is a redemption thread running through the whole Bible. 

The Jews had no idea that Jesus was their prophesied Messiah. They were looking for a political leader, but He was there to die on a cross. The Lord is imploring you to come to Him. According to Revelation chapter 3, verse 20, it says:

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and we will share a meal together as friends.”

Answer His call to repentance. Run and don't walk to the altar because time is short, and where you spend eternity is a very important decision.

In Hebrews chapter 3, verse 15, it says, “Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” Don't wait until you are older or have sown all your wild oats. We are not guaranteed tomorrow; only today. Don't wait until there is a so-called better time, for now is the day that you must make your choice. Do you want to be with Jesus in heaven or eternally separated from Him?

Don't wait until your last day on earth, for you might not be given another chance. Today, if you hear Him call to you, prostrate yourself before the altar.

Fall down and surrender yourself to Him. Let Him wash you with His blood and cleanse you. Let Him take away your sins and make you white as snow. Once you give yourself to Him, you will never regret it. So don't waste another moment. Run to the altar and accept His free gift.

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for calling me to Yourself in love and grace. I acknowledge my need for Your forgiveness and surrender my heart to You today. Cleanse me from my sins and make me new through the blood of Jesus. Help me not to harden my heart, but to respond to Your voice with obedience and faith. I choose to follow You wholeheartedly. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

God is inviting you today to respond to His call of repentance without delay. Don’t harden your heart or wait for a “better time”, surrender fully to Christ now, trust in His sacrifice, and receive His forgiveness that makes you “white as snow.”

Resources

• Watch this short clip, “Jesus Gives What’s Missing.” If you’ve ever felt empty, searching, or like something is lacking in your life, this message will speak directly to your heart.
• Read Matthew 11:28 and let it encourage you to draw near to God. Say yes to the invitation and receive rest for your soul.