"I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene, and wonder how He could love me, a sinner condemned, unclean." This is a line from one of my favorite old hymns. Like the writer of this old song, I am in awe of the fact that the God of all creation loves me.
This morning as I sit in my study a fly is buzzing around, and I am determined to hunt it down and swat it. As I think about my place in the history of this earth I know that life is but a vapor. Along with all the billions of people who have lived here before me, I know that I and that fly will soon be nothing but dust. The Word of God tells us this, it says, "From dust, you were taken and to dust you will return".
Your body will indeed return to dust. I know that sounds depressing. But understand this; there is a great and awesome God who is mindful of your soul. You are nothing but a speck of dust on this earth and yet the God of all creation has set His great heart on you. You are the crowning jewel of His creation and He loves you.
It is because of His love for you that He sent Jesus, His only begotten Son as an atoning sacrifice. Jesus the Son of God was crucified for your sins. He died, was buried, and rose again so that you can receive forgiveness. In the grand scheme of things, on this earth, your life is but a vapor, here today and gone tomorrow. But if you believe in Jesus and trust Him with this speck of dust that is your life, then you can live forever in Heaven in the presence of God.
That is why I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus my Savior, who took no thoughts for His own life but He shed drops of blood for mine.
Douglas Huff & Deborah Huff
From Down Where The Pavement Ends
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