Living the Journey

Here are the eighth and ninth of twelve verses to be memorized by April 23rd as part of The Challenge II!

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“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” – Ephesians 2:8-9

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I was reminded of this verse while on a recent trip to Germany. My uncle, a lover of history, was giving us a tour of The Dom a cathedral built in Cologne Germany. Upon entering the huge cathedral, I was in awe of its grandeur. However, as we walked through and a comprehension of its history and present representation to the world began to sink in, I was deeply troubled. I saw people lighting candles, paying homage to saints in an effort to gain eternal security. I saw them reciting prayers and sitting in reverent silence communing not with the God who had paid the price for their salvation, but to a god they have created in their minds; it grieved me to see this. Little did those in history and those presently worshipping know that Christ had already paid the price for their sins. God’s gift to men had already set them free!

Hundreds of people would visit The Dom the day I was there. And hundreds would walk away from it still not knowing this great freeing truth. Praise be to God that He has given us the knowledge of this gift and how privileged we are to be able to share this with those around us.

~ Brooke

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