Only One

Verse of the day: 1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there  is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time,

Only One Way. Period. That seems so narrow minded. Well, yes, it is. However, that is the mind of God, who clearly tells us that there is only one Way to gain salvation, and one Savior...Jesus Christ. Too often, man wants to decide what the terms are going to be for reconciliation. Those terms usually involve man doing something that feeds man's ego, and pride (religion). God's Way to salvation is one that requires complete humility. It requires an admission that we cannot, and never will be able to, save ourselves, by our own works. Therefore salvation can only come thru Jesus, who gave His life for us, and who now represents us before our Heavenly Father. He desires relationship, not religion. Our gratitude for receiving such salvation is a life committed to, and surrendered to, God, as ambassadors of Jesus; living to worship, honor, and glorify Him. What most don't realize is that there is complete freedom in going before Jesus as our Representative, as opposed to confessing to another man, as our mediator. Jesus has paid the ultimate price, thereby making our burden light. Whereas man, always makes our burden heavier, and regardless of whether he is a pastor (although called to preach, and serve) or a priest, he is simply a man, a sinner, as we are. Jesus is the only One truly qualified, and accepted by God, to represent us before Him when we sin, and are seeking forgiveness. When we pray, it is because of Jesus righteousness, not ours, that we are heard; and when we know not what or how to pray, the Holy Spirit prays on our behalf. You see, we always have an open line to God, and access to the Throne Room of God, but only because of Jesus; because our salvation comes not from anything we have done, but by the sole will of God, and the work of Jesus on the Cross, at Calvary. Let us find comfort, joy, peace, and hope, in knowing that we have One who represents us who will always speak for us, in all situations and circumstances, and will never forsake us.