The protector

As the man of the house I consider myself the protector. Old fashioned I know but hey that’s just me. I run through my mind how it would go if someone were to break into our home. Would I be willing to give my own life to save my wife and kids? Yes absolutely I would, but how could I protect them if I’m dead? I don’t know if it’s right or wrong but my first instinct is to kill the enemy that’s trying to harm us. From a sinful human viewpoint it’s much easier to imagine an enemy dead than yourself! Most of us would be willing to die for our family, but would we die for the enemy? It doesn’t even seem like a wise thing to do? Right? Did you know that Jesus did that very thing? He died for his enemies. Do you know who they are? Us. All of us. Romans 5:8. It says that God demonstrated his love for us in this; that while we were sinners Christ died for us. You see we are born sinners. Enemies of God. We don’t like to say it or even think about it but that doesn’t mean it’s not true. We just are. So God who loves us so so much came down and gave up his life to make a way for us to be forgiven. Set free from our sinful bondage. No longer enemies of God but quite the opposite! He didn’t stay dead. He rose again and it’s in that fact that we have our hope! We too won’t stay in the grave! Have you put your faith in Jesus ? If not today would be a good time! We are not promised tomorrow and if something happened to you there’s no changing your eternal destination!! If you have trusted in Jesus as your savior, tell someone!! Can you imagine anyone you know going to hell forever and ever? They will never have rest from their torment! I can’t imagine!! What good is our faith in Christ if we hide it? I know it’s uncomfortable to tell people about Jesus but I’m sure the cross was no picnic either!! Just think how wonderful it would be if you did tell someone and they come to believe!! It would forever and ever change their life!! Thank you Jesus for being willing to die for me, your enemy, and for the promise of life eternal!!