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If You Believe His Promise You Will Come

Because Thy Promise I believe

Just as I am Thou wilt receive
Wilt welcome pardon cleanse relieve
Because Thy Promise I believe
O Lamb of God I come I come

Just As I Am 1835
By: Charlotte Eliott (1789-1871)

Listen to this worshipful version of this hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the podcast below.

Here is podcast content always available as part of an extensive archive of resources. We have lots of tools and options designed to help you be Resonant!  Check them out today and please consider becoming a Subscriber to support our mission of providing these tools to everyone with access to the internet!!

Everyone enjoy this podcast and transcript below!  It features meditative music and moments to contemplate the Scriptures and reflections shared.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we continue our journey through this beloved hymn come with fresh ears. Sometimes a song can be so familiar some of the meaning can get lost. Try to reclaim a bit of this one as we look deeply at these words. Let’s think about this.

Promise

What exactly is God’s Promise? In one sense it is His Word. It contains His promises and is in fact His Promise.

But Christ is also the Incarnate Word, so in anther sense it is Jesus. Jesus is both the Promise and the Promise fulfilled. He accomplishes everything we need to find peace with God, and is Himself that Peace.

Do you believe it? Do you accept as true all that God has assured us will happen? If someone took at assessment of the way you live would there be enough evidence to convict you of believing? Is it obvious that you believe God’s Promise?

Because Thy Promise I believe

But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, John 1:12 ESV

Here are the conditions of our surrender. We must receive Him and believe in His name with all the promises it holds which includes becoming children of God. We were separated from Him by our sin with no way back until Jesus made the way for us to come. Thank You Lord.

Though it is no small thing and many fail to do it, the only thing we must do is believe. Believe His promise. Believe that He has already accomplished everything needed to grant us access. Believe we can come. And demonstrate that by simply coming. Will you come today?

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and assess the evidence of your belief. If you truly believe you will come to Jesus, and then keep coming to Him day after day after day…Pray this simple prayer, “Spirit, help me to believe and come.” 

I Come

O Lamb of God I come I come

But will you really?

His Promises are so accessible to us. Probably more so than at any other time in human history. You can carry multiple Bibles in your pocket, but when was the last time you came to it? When was the last time you read it?

Not as a part of a class. Not during the sermon. Not while trying to find some verse you could not quite remember.

Just read it.

Reading His Word is a way of coming to God. That approach informs your coming. It also helps you see Him clearly.

O Lamb of God I come I come

The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!…” John 1:29 ESV

John the Baptist saw his cousin drawing near and exclaimed the wonder of God’s grace. Jesus became the Lamb of God to pay for our sins, and the sins of the whole world. Not everyone sees this and not even all of those who see come. Come to Him again today.

The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. John saw Him and exclaimed this truth. Have you ever done that? It is on the basis of this belief we can come at all so we should be quick to declare it. Believe it in your heart and confess it with your lips today.

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and consider how you have declared the Lamb of God. John said “Behold” and we can issue that same invitation today. Pray simply, “Lord, help me to declare Your saving work.“

Lord, thank You revealing Yourself to me through the Person of Your Son, Jesus Christ. I believe He is Who He said He is, and will do what He said He will do. Thank You for taking away my sins. In Jesus name. Amen.

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Podcast 33.3 Transcript

Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.

Just as I am Thou wilt receive

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 ESV

We are received based solely on the merits of Jesus Christ given for our salvation. We are drawn to the Father,  given eternal life and spared from never-ending anguish if we believe in Him. Even still few choose to come. Thank God for receiving you just as you are. 

Wilt welcome pardon cleanse relieve

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:7 ESV

Wicked and unrighteous. Those are the words that describe us before we return to the Lord. His compassion is revealed in the sacrifice of His Son and flows to us through the quickening of our conscience by the Holy Spirit. We are abundantly pardoned. Give praise to God!

Because Thy Promise I believe

But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, John 1:12 ESV

Here are the conditions of our surrender. We must receive Him and believe in His name with all the promises it holds which includes becoming children of God. We were separated from Him by our sin with no way back until Jesus made the way for us to come. Thank You Lord.

O Lamb of God I come I come

The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!…” John 1:29 ESV

John the Baptist saw his cousin drawing near and exclaimed the wonder of God’s grace. Jesus became the Lamb of God to pay for our sins, and the sins of the whole world. Not everyone sees this and not even all of those who see come. Come to Him again today.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more, with the refrain.

Just as I am Thou wilt receive
Wilt welcome pardon cleanse relieve
Because Thy Promise I believe
O Lamb of God I come I come

Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time, Be Resonant.

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What Is Your Default View of God?

Just as I am Thou wilt receive

Just as I am Thou wilt receive
Wilt welcome pardon cleanse relieve
Because Thy Promise I believe
O Lamb of God I come I come

Just As I Am 1835
By: Charlotte Eliott (1789-1871)

Listen to this simple version of this popular hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the video below.

Below is video content always available as part of an extensive archive of resources. We have lots of tools and options designed to help you be Resonant!  Check them out today and please consider becoming a Subscriber to support our mission of providing these tools to everyone with access to the internet!!

Please enjoy this video and the transcript below.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we continue our journey through this beloved hymn come with fresh ears. Sometimes a song can be so familiar some of the meaning can get lost. Try to reclaim a bit of this one as we look deeply at these words. Let’s tune our hearts.

He Will Receive

When you think of God what image comes to mind? For many I think it is some cosmic killjoy standing off at the end of existence idly watching events unfold. For others a malevolent father waiting to chastise his children every time they step out of line. For others some different woefully inadequate and inaccurate view of our Lord.

For me it is of a righteous, gracious King who offered His only Son to pay the penalty of our sins.

He receives us. All because of Jesus.

Just as I am Thou wilt receive

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 ESV

We are received based solely on the merits of Jesus Christ given for our salvation. We are drawn to the Father,  given eternal life and spared from never-ending anguish if we believe in Him. Even still few choose to come. Thank God for receiving you just as you are. 

We keep coming back to this central theme. There is nothing I have to do before I come to God. I do not have to get my act together, clean myself up, or somehow make amends for all my failures. I simply come. Just as I am. God receives me. Hallelujah!

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and consider what Jesus did so we could be received. God opens His hands up to accept us. We could never have been welcomed without the work Jesus did. Make this your simple prayer today “God, I praise You for receiving me.” 

He Will Pardon

Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve

While each one of these four words is very powerful, for some reason I am fixated on one in particular, pardon.

The first line talks about receive, so the word welcome is a very natural next step from that thought. The final word also is the natural and supernatural result of the middle two. The order of them is interesting, pardon and cleanse, which I would argue is intentional. He pardons us even before He cleanses us. He can do that because we are pardoned on the merits of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, and cleansed by His blood.

But what about that word pardon? To pardon is to forgive or excuse an error or offense. Legally, it means to release from the consequences of an offense or conviction. We were guilty, but God chose to pardon us.

Wilt welcome pardon cleanse relieve

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:7ESV

Wicked and unrighteous. Those are the words that describe us before we return to the Lord. His compassion is revealed in the sacrifice of His Son and flows to us through the quickening of our conscience by the Holy Spirit. We are abundantly pardoned. Give praise to God!

God can receive me as I am because He can do all the pardoning, cleansing and relieving that I could never accomplish on my own. That work clears the way for Him to receive me and even welcome me which is simply remarkable. Thank Jesus for welcoming You.

RESONATE!

Take a few moments and reflect on your abundant pardon. You were guilty, but God chose to pardon you, releasing you from all guilt, and opening up the opportunity to be welcomed. Pray a simple prayer like this one, “Jesus, thank You for welcoming me.” 

God, I am so thankful you receive me, and that You make it very plain that You do. You welcome me and pardon me. Hallelujah! In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Pardoned Tuning!

Keep coming back, and we will work to help you remove the things that may hinder your longing for His return by cultivating an awareness of God’s presence. We will help you tune your heart to live out your worship by providing resources like this to help you acknowledge the greatness of God as you become more Resonant, 7 days a week.

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Video 33.3 Transcript

Welcome to Tuesday Tunings at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s tune our hearts.

Just as I am Thou wilt receive
Wilt welcome pardon cleanse relieve
Because Thy Promise I believe
O Lamb of God I come I come

We keep coming back to this central theme. There is nothing I have to do before I come to God. I do not have to get my act together, clean myself up, or somehow make amends for all my failures. I simply come. Just as I am. God receives me. Hallelujah!

God, I praise You for receiving me.

God can receive me as I am because He can do all the pardoning, cleansing and relieving that I could never accomplish on my own. That work clears the way for Him to receive me and even welcome me which is simply remarkable. Thank Jesus for welcoming You.

Jesus, thank You for welcoming me.

Though it is no small thing and many fail to do it, the only thing we must do is believe. Believe His promise. Believe that He has already accomplished everything needed to grant us access. Believe we can come. And demonstrate that by simply coming. Will you come today?

Spirit, help me to believe and come.

The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. John saw Him and exclaimed this truth. Have you ever done that? It is on the basis of this belief we can come at all so we should be quick to declare it. Believe it in your heart and confess it with your lips today.

Lord, help me to declare Your saving work.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has surfaced in your heart, or just listen to what He is saying to you, then we will sing once more.

Sing

Take the awareness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time, Be Resonant.

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History’s Greatest Spot Remover

To Thee Whose Blood can cleanse each spot

Just as I am and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot
To Thee Whose Blood can cleanse each spot
O Lamb of God I come I come

Just As I Am 1835
By: Charlotte Eliott (1789-1871)

Listen to this worshipful version of this hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the podcast below.

Here is podcast content always available as part of an extensive archive of resources. We have lots of tools and options designed to help you be Resonant!  Check them out today and please consider becoming a Subscriber to support our mission of providing these tools to everyone with access to the internet!!

Everyone enjoy this podcast and transcript below!  It features meditative music and moments to contemplate the Scriptures and reflections shared.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we begin our journey through this beloved hymn come with fresh ears. Sometimes a song can be so familiar some of the meaning can get lost. Try to reclaim a bit of this one as we look deeply at these words. Let’s think about this.

Cleansed by Blood

This seems like such strange idea. How can something get clean by washing it in blood? How can a blot or spot of anything be washed away by blood?

This idea did not seem strange at all to the worshippers who would come to the Temple. Lambs were sacrificed routinely to make atonement for sins. Their blood flowed freely as a part of that sacrificial system which allowed worshippers to be one with God again after some sin kept them separate. Without the shedding of blood there was no remission of sin, a washing of regeneration.

Of course it is not the kind of washing one does in a sink or tub. It is an internal, eternal cleansing. It is making something clean at its very nature.

Do you believe the blood of Jesus does this? I don’t just mean for everyone else, I mean for you. Do you believe His blood washes you clean?

To Thee Whose Blood can cleanse each spot

but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. I Peter 1:19 ESV

Here is the source of our cleansing, the very blood of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. So precious is that blood for it is the only thing that can rid our souls of all their dark blots, past, present and future. Give praise to Jesus for shedding His blood so you can come.

Why can we not simply trust Him and the efficacy of His blood? Pride or at least a lack of humility? Does it seem too simple just to trust Him? Do we think we will find a better way? Yes, yes and yes. Yet when we surrender to His work alone we find cleansing and peace.

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and think about the blood of Jesus. It was the only thing that could make you right with Father God. Pray this simple prayer, “Jesus, help me trust in Your blood.” 

Will You Come?

O Lamb of God I Come, I Come

He has done all the work. He has been made known to us. He enables us to find faith and hope in God. And yet many never come…

O Lamb of God I come I come

He was…made manifest in the last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God…so that your faith and hope are in God. I Peter 1:20-21 ESV

He was made known to us so that we could become believers in God. Now our faith and hope are in Him and nothing else. Thank Him for revealing Himself to you and then making a way through His shed blood for you to come.

Will you just come today? What dark blot is holding you back? Bring it to the Savior and let Him deal with it, since you will not be able to do it on your own anyway. Stop waiting and simply come, just as you are, before the spotless Lamb of God who takes away blots.

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and consider the incredible gift of this Lamb. You can do nothing earn it. You only need to believe. Pray simply, “Father, help me come just as I am.“

Lord, thank You for making a way for me to come to You. Shedding Your blood was a price I can not even really comprehend but I believe it. Help me come today and everyday. In Jesus name. Amen.

Cleansed Thinking!

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Podcast 33.2 Transcript

Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.

Just as I am and waiting not

And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,  I Peter 1:17 ESV

We must not wait to try to get ourselves together for we have no hope in being able to actually do so. Rather, we must call on Him as soon as we have the awareness that we need a Savior. Humble yourself and call on this Father who has first called on you.

To rid my soul of one dark blot

knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, I Peter 1:18 ESV

Futile. That best describes our efforts of ridding ourselves of any of the dark blots on our souls. Whether we learned them from those who have gone before or not, it is not perishable things that will cleanse our souls. Are you trusting that futility?

To Thee Whose Blood can cleanse each spot

but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. I Peter 1:19 ESV

Here is the source of our cleansing, the very blood of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. So precious is that blood for it is the only thing that can rid our souls of all their dark blots, past, present and future. Give praise to Jesus for shedding His blood so you can come.

O Lamb of God I come I come

He was…made manifest in the last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God…so that your faith and hope are in God. I Peter 1:20-21 ESV

He was made known to us so that we could become believers in God. Now our faith and hope are in Him and nothing else. Thank Him for revealing Himself to you and then making a way through His shed blood for you to come.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more, with the refrain

Just as I am and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot
To Thee Whose Blood can cleanse each spot
O Lamb of God I come I come

Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time, Be Resonant.

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Tik-tok. What Are You Waiting For?

Just as I am and waiting not

Just as I am and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot
To Thee Whose Blood can cleanse each spot
O Lamb of God I come I come

Just As I Am 1835
By: Charlotte Eliott (1789-1871)

Listen to this simple version of this popular hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the video below.

Below is video content always available as part of an extensive archive of resources. We have lots of tools and options designed to help you be Resonant!  Check them out today and please consider becoming a Subscriber to support our mission of providing these tools to everyone with access to the internet!!

Please enjoy this video and the transcript below.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we continue our journey through this beloved hymn come with fresh ears. Sometimes a song can be so familiar some of the meaning can get lost. Try to reclaim a bit of this one as we look deeply at these words. Let’s tune our hearts.

Stop Waiting

How often have we waited. Waited to get our act together. Waited to change our behavior. Waited…and for what? We have been granted access because of what Jesus has done yet sometimes we doubt and try to straighten things out before we come. Stop waiting.

Tik-tok.

Is there something that is keeping you waiting? You know you can come just as you are right? And yet something is keeping you from calling on Him.

Tik-tok.

Do you know what it is? Maybe it is some episode from your past. Some time you failed to do what God was leading you to do, or maybe some time you did something you know God was leading you NOT to do. We all have times like those in our lives, but they should not keep us from coming.

Tik-tok.

Can you boldly sing the first line of this second stanza?

Just as I am and waiting not

And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,  I Peter 1:17 ESV

We must not wait to try to get ourselves together for we have no hope in being able to actually do so. Rather, we must call on Him as soon as we have the awareness that we need a Savior. Humble yourself and call on this Father who has first called on you.

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and consider what may be keeping you from coming. Is there anything you can identify? Confess it and come. Make this your simple prayer today “Lord, teach me to stop waiting and come.” 

Many Blots

To rid my soul of one dark blot

One dark blot? HA! How about a multitude of them!?!

Sometimes we stall because we are trying to clean up some blot in our past or on our soul. We are incapable of doing that. The sooner we accept that and place all our trust in His ability alone to remove those blots the sooner we can simply come before Him.

To rid my soul of one dark blot

knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, I Peter 1:18 ESV

Futile. That best describes our efforts of ridding ourselves of any of the dark blots on our souls. Whether we learned them from those who have gone before or not, it is not perishable things that will cleanse our souls. Are you trusting that futility?

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and consider that futility, trying to rid your soul of dark blots. We have been ransomed from those futile ways. Pray a simple prayer like this one, “Spirit, I confess I can not rid my soul of blots.” Then trust Him to do the work only He can.

God, help me to run to You, not wasting another minute waiting to rid my soul of dark blots. I want to  In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Grateful Tuning!

Keep coming back, and we will work to help you remove the things that may hinder your longing for His return by cultivating an awareness of God’s presence. We will help you tune your heart to live out your worship by providing resources like this to help you acknowledge the greatness of God as you become more Resonant, 7 days a week.

Like what you’re finding here?  Fill out the form to the right to get an email with each fresh post and updates of new tools to help you be Resonant.

Please comment below and share if you have found this helpful in your journey of being more resonant.

Video 33.2 Transcript

Welcome to Tuesday Tunings at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s tune our hearts.

Just as I am and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot
To Thee Whose Blood can cleanse each spot
O Lamb of God I come I come

How often have we waited. Waited to get our act together. Waited to change our behavior. Waited…and for what? We have been granted access because of what Jesus has done yet sometimes we doubt and try to straighten things out before we come. Stop waiting.

Lord, teach me to stop waiting and come.

Sometimes we stall because we are trying to clean up some blot in our past or on our soul. We are incapable of doing that. The sooner we accept that and place all our trust in His ability alone to remove those blots the sooner we can simply come before Him.

Spirit, I confess I can not rid my soul of blots.

Why can we not simply trust Him and the efficacy of His blood? Pride or at least a lack of humility? Does it seem too simple just to trust Him? Do we think we will find a better way? Yes, yes and yes. Yet when we surrender to His work alone we find cleansing and peace.

Jesus, help me trust in Your blood.

Will you just come today? What dark blot is holding you back? Bring it to the Savior and let Him deal with it, since you will not be able to do it on your own anyway. Stop waiting and simply come, just as you are, before the spotless Lamb of God who takes away blots.

Father, help me come just as I am.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has surfaced in your heart, or just listen to what He is saying to you, then we will sing once more.

Sing

Take the awareness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time, Be Resonant.

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Have You Responded to the Invite from Jesus?

And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee

Just as I am without one plea
But that Thy Blood was shed for me
And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee
O Lamb of God I come I come

Just As I Am 1835
By: Charlotte Eliott (1789-1871)

Listen to this worshipful version of this hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the podcast below.

Here is podcast content always available as part of an extensive archive of resources. We have lots of tools and options designed to help you be Resonant!  Check them out today and please consider becoming a Subscriber to support our mission of providing these tools to everyone with access to the internet!!

Everyone enjoy this podcast and transcript below!  It features meditative music and moments to contemplate the Scriptures and reflections shared.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we begin our journey through this beloved hymn come with fresh ears. Sometimes a song can be so familiar some of the meaning can get lost. Try to reclaim a bit of this one as we look deeply at these words. Let’s think about this.

Invited

I should never have gotten the invitation. Yet I see His outstretched hand and know that He is inviting me to come. It could not be more clear, or more surprising.

The first part of the stanza made it very clear there is no reason why I should be welcomed. No merit of my own triggers the invitation. On the contrary, my actions effectively made certain I got no invite at all.

The blood Jesus shed for me changed that.

Not only is there now a way for me to come, but He bids me to do so. He invites me. He urges me to come.

And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 ESV

Not only does He make the way for us to come, but then He calls us to do so. Weary and worn from carrying the weight of our sin He offers us rest if we will come to Him. Why so many ignore this incredible, unmerited offer of grace is mind-boggling to me.

Again, as if cleansing me from all my sin was not enough, He then invited me to draw near. I am able to come because He has cleansed me, otherwise I would not dare to even consider approaching a holy God. Because He calls me I will come as the Spirit enables me.

 

 

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and think about the incredible invitation of Christ to you. Can you accept the fact that His hand is opened and welcomed you? Pray this simple prayer, “Spirit, help me to approach boldly.” Then trust Him to do just that.

RSVP

O Lamb of God I come, I come

To be invited is wonderful, but we must respond.

It is not enough to be welcomed. We must accept that welcome and enter in. So there was no misunderstanding whether he would receive the invitation and accept the last line repeats the response, “I come, I come.”

Have you made the decision? Have you replied and dropped the RSVP in the mail? Have you clearly indicated what you are planning to do with the invitation you have received?

O Lamb of God I come I come

All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. John 6:37 ESV

I would be one ignoring the call to come if the Father had not allowed me to hear it. I would never have tasted forgiveness. I would still be separated from God without one plea but the Lamb of God has called me to Himself. Thank you Jesus.

The Lamb of God takes away the sins of the world, and He takes away my sin. That new standing before God allows me to make my approach, to come before God on the basis of what the Lamb of God has done for me. I come just as I am, and He changes me entirely. Hallelujah!

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and consider if you have made your intentions clear regarding the invitation you have received. Maybe you have been meaning to get around to replying and simply have not made a point of it yet. Wait no longer. Do it today! Pray simply, “Lord, I come.“

Lord, thank You for inviting me to come to You. I receive that invitation and reply, “Lord, I come.” Help me to live that approach every day. In Jesus name. Amen.

Responsive Thinking!

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Podcast 33.1 Transcript

Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.

Just as I am without one plea

Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. Ecclesiastes 7:20 ESV

There is nothing to be said. No argument to make. No merit to declare. As we come before God it is imperative that we acknowledge the truth of who we are, sinners. We must confess it and throw ourselves on His mercy. That humility prepares us to own our position.

But that Thy Blood was shed for me

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace…Ephesians 1:7 ESV

We were separated from God because of our sin, but His grace brought us back to Him. He forgave us all our trespasses. He redeemed us with His blood shed for us. It is the only plea that makes a difference in our position and grants us access once again to God.

And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 ESV

Not only does He make the way for us to come, but then He calls us to do so. Weary and worn from carrying the weight of our sin He offers us rest if we will come to Him. Why so many ignore this incredible, unmerited offer of grace is mind-boggling to me.

O Lamb of God I come I come

All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. John 6:37 ESV

I would be one ignoring the call to come if the Father had not allowed me to hear that call to come. I would never have tasted forgiveness. I would still be separated from God without one plea but the Lamb of God has called me to Himself. Thank you Jesus.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more, with the Refrain.

Just as I am without one plea
But that Thy Blood was shed for me
And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee
O Lamb of God I come I come

Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time, Be Resonant.

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