Eagle Wings Ministry
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Who is Worthy?Revelation Chapter 5
There is a performance consciousness in every person. There is a need to earn
acceptance and significance. Yet there is a nagging guilt that expectations are
not being met. Inside there is a growing frustration, resulting in anger. And
worse, expectations of others that aren’t being met. Eventually the
frustration reaches a breaking point.
But wait, there was one person found worthy after all. It is the Lamb standing
in the midst of God’s throne, looking like it has been slain. Upon this Lamb
fell the punishment of all the unmet expectations, broken rules, and evil
intentions. In one great act the Lamb destroyed any hope of approaching God’s
throne on the basis of religion or personal worthiness. With the wrath of
punishment taken care of, there is hope for everyone. God is able to release His love
and grace to those who are willing to lay down their own sense of worthiness to accept the One who was found worthy.
Where are you in relation to performance, expectations, and feelings of guilt?
Why haven’t you given up on these? Why keep trying to be someone that you can’t
be? God loves you as you are. The cross of the Lamb is your bridge to the
fullness of the Father’s love and acceptance. It bridges that awful chasm between what
you are and what expectations that you fall short of. By trusting in the sacrifice made in your place, you are free. Free from
“falling short”. Free from guilt. Free to become who God will help you to
become! Stop now, and open your heart to the Father. There is a gulf of sin and shortcomings that separate you from a personal relationship with God. The cross of Jesus bridges that gap between God and you. Step on the cross to bridge
the gap that has withheld love and confidence in Him. As you "walk" on that beam
toward Him you will find His arms open to receive you.
Who is worthy? Jesus the Lamb of God has proven worthy. Place your worthiness in Him. He will share it with you.
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