On Easter Sunday, 1989, I wandered into a wonderful church and heard the pastor tell me that I could be forgiven and saved by grace; I didn’t have to do it myself. That day my scarlet sins became white as snow. And for the next ten years, I went through God’s training program, conducted by the people of the church. Little did I know that God was preparing me to speak to millions of women and that I would be an instrument to help heal their scars from abortion, drugs, and sinful living. Nor did I know that He was also preparing me to be the wife of Jim Bakker. But I’m beginning to learn that broken and wounded people make the best healers.
One of the most awesome Scriptures, and one of my favorites is: “And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through [Christ’s death on the cross], to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight” (Colossians 1:21, 22).
Yes, Jesus will heal your sin and make you holy, blameless, and above reproach through His Blood, not your works. No matter what you have done, when you seek and accept the Lord’s forgiveness, you are clean. You are made whiter than snow! Jesus makes life new! Believe it and receive it!
Lori – What a blessing!! I shared the Gospel with sister who died
of liver cancer just this past Tuesday (March 26th). Even in the midst
of my grief, it is such a blessing to know that JESUS saves those who seek HIM!! No matter what they have done, if they confess their sins, HE is faithful and just to forgive them of their sins and cleanse them of all unrighteouness. I pray that you and Pastor Jim have a blessed Resurrection Sunday!!
Happy Easter Lori
I really enjoyed reading your blog. You are so right when you say that we are saved by grace and not by our works. So many people around here in this world are trying to be “just good enough” for God. Salvation is a gift that is open to all. Conffession is the way we receive it and belief is another. The Bible says that “If we confess with our mouth the Lord Jesus, and that he was raised from the dead, you shall be saved.” Grace is receiving something which we do not deserve. Nice piece, Lori. Take care and have a nice day.