Things looked bleak for Noah, “But God remembered him.” (Genesis 8:1)
Joseph’s life was filled with betrayals, “But God turned what they meant for evil, for good.” (Genesis 50:20)
King Saul intended on killing David, “But God did not give David into his hands.” (1 Samuel 23:14)
Jonah was in the belly of a whale, “But God brought his life up from the pit.” (Jonah 2:6)
With man things are not possible, “But with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26)
No one has ever seen God, “But God the Son has made Him known.” (John 1:18)
Jesus was put to death by wicked men, “But God raised Him for our salvation.” (Acts 2:24)
- We were on the path to self-destruction, BUT GOD changed our DIRECTION
“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.” Ephesians 2:1-3 NIV
- We used to be lost trying to find out who we are, BUT GOD gave us a NEW and TRUE IDENTITY
“But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:4-7 NLT
“Sin is me trying to sit in God’s seat; the gospel is Jesus sat in my seat so I could sit in His.” Unknown
- We used to work hard for God to accept us, BUT GOD has changed how we RELATE to HIM
“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” Vs. 8-9
- We were on a search for purpose and significance, BUT GOD has given us real PURPOSE and SIGNIFICANCE
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Vs.10