...whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on thsese things. (Phillipians 4:8)

Sunday 23 June 2013

Psalm 22:8 He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him...

You've taken up spelunking, and you're busily exploring an interesting cave. You check out the tunnels and pathways for hours, wandering deeper and deeper into the unfarmilier darkness. Others outside, realizing you must be lost, send someone to rescue you. Suddenly you hear a voice calling your name.

The rescuer greets you, saying, "Follow me, I know the only way out." You protest, "How can you say there's only one way? There must be others." The rescuer replies "I've explored this cave, and you must go my way or you'll never get out." You're too narrow," you reply. "Go on, I'll figure it out myself."

It sounds foolish, but that's the way some people respond when you mention that the only way to get to Heaven is through faith in Christ. You would expect them to say "Wow! Thanks for the good news!" Instead you might get a reaction similar to that of the cave explorer: "Leave me alone. I don't believe that one way buisness."

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