The Day You Were Saved

In Philip Yancey's devotional book, Grace Notes, he tells a story about a time when 20th century theologian Karl Barth was asked about when he was "saved".    After thinking for a moment, Barth replied,  " It happened one afternoon in A.D. 34 when Jesus died on the cross."    

There are a lot of folks who  point to a specific day, time, or month when they gave their life to Christ and were "saved".    Some share about it proudly, and others shared about it with great humility.     When you get right down to it,  it,  the day of our salvation was not a few months, few years, or few decades ago.  As Barth stated, the day that we were "saved"  was the same day for all of us.   It was that day  thousands of years ago when "while we were yet sinners Christ died for us."    That day is known by Christians as "Good Friday".   While   some perhaps wonder how folks can consider a day of death as  a "good day", it is a good day for all who know the forgiveness and grace that is found in Christ Jesus.  

I am aware that we live in a world where not everyone is a Christian or claims that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior.   I submit the idea  that they also were "saved" that day long ago when Jesus died on the cross.     The difference is that they have not accepted that fact.  Have you accepted the fact that you were “saved”?    Have a joy-filled week.-  Pastor Randy Wall

Prayer:   Lord God, we thank you for the forgiveness and grace that is found not in what we have done, but what Jesus did on the cross long ago when he died for the sins of the whole world.  Hear our prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving; through Christ our Lord.  Amen.