The Decision of a Lifetime

F. F. Bruce once commented that there are but two reasons why people have such difficulty with the Holy Scriptures: (1) because they do not understand what they are reading, either because of contextual, historical, or literary styles; and (2) because they understand all too well what they are reading. The passage below, from Romans fits well into the second category because it is remarkably clear as to its intent and focus.

Being Found

"And be found in Him." - Phillippians 3:9

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost but now I'm found,
Was blind but now I see.

How do you find Christ? You can find Him if you are looking for Him. He is accessible, approachable, and is both knowable and beyond knowing. Mary and Joseph found Him in the temple, in His Father's house after three days of searching (Luke 2:46). Andrew told his brother, Peter, "We have found the Messiah!" (John 1:41). Paul told the Athenian crowd that "He is not far from each one of us" (Acts 17:27). God Himself says we will find Him if we search wholeheartedly (Jer. 29:13,14).

But how are you found?

Adult Truths

A friend sent me these via e-mail. I really haven't quite figured out when these axioms begin to take effect. I am told it's just about the time you begin to realize they're not only true, but you live with them.