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The Cost - written by iskra










When I look at my life over a period of time, I am, like most and by nature, compelled to lean towards the "work hard and reap the rewards" mentality. Not a bad way of thinking, but might leave you stumped by the "madness" of Grace...

Sometimes the message of Jesus coming down from heaven to save me has become nothing but a safe cacoon I hid in and built my life under...a kind of culture I got use to living in...not really gripping or "feeling" the message; hitting home!

It can also, at times, FEEL like a disconnected, abstract something, floating out there somewhere, too big or other worldly to make any sense of in the here and now. I've found this to be a challenge when life is most challenging, but this Truth is the one that has carried me through. Knowing and sensing that I am loved by Him and not alone.

Sure I've experienced some wonderful things in my life with God as my Father, but there are depths to all relationships, especially the ones constantly nourished.

It's like I have skimmed over the important bit, thinking I knew it all TOO well, but neglecting it in the process...


Well this is me.
Feels like I am back at square 1 with God.
And in the same breath.
I wouldn't have it any other way...


To figure it out for myself I could use this, very simple,example:
Say I am renting a strangers house, luxuriously living and using all
he has to offer...
When the time comes to pay the rent, I have lost all my money and cannot pay up. I am in debt to this person and to the renting agreement...
What kind of landlord would walk in and say:
"You know what, don't worry about it, you don't owe me anything, I will cover ALL the costs.....Please stay here, I want you to."

a Gracious and generous person...
hard to find. Anyone else would've demanded their money back, kicking me out.

Jesus paid a debt I cannot afford...
He took my consequences on Himself...
Because He LOVES me and wants me to stay...

This is something easily understood with my head, but allowing it to make home in my heart...this is where it matters most.

It is a simple, but mad truth, of God's Love toward me that is haunting (in a good way), seeping into and rearranging my head and heart in this time and season...
I pray that we will all consider "The Cost", the giving up of Himself....completely and SELFLESSLY.

May it echo and create an uncontrollably, fiery, and REAL Love for God, in ME and in ALL who read here. This Truth was bought and belongs to ALL of us.


In Jesus Name
Amen
Happy Easter ✝💟🐇
iskra




































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