Gospel power>Gun powder Reading: Luke 1:68-75 The message of the Cross is the power of God to us who are being saved (1 Cor 1:18) The power of the Gospel is what initiates our Christian life. Apostle Paul unashamedly declared to those in Rome, the political capital of the then world, The Gospel is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes (Rom 1:16). It applies equally to all, whether a religious Jew or an intellectual Greek or an illiterate tribal (v14). No religious ritual however sacred, no logical reasoning however sound, or no tradition however ancient can save a man. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only power that God uses to bring men and women into eternal salvation. The story of the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is not merely a historical event. Its a message of power. It transforms instantly the vilest offender who truly believes! The Gospel is not just a narrative. Its a Person. Its Christ. Christ is the power of God for salvation (1 Cor 1:24). Apostle Peter calls the Gospel an imperishable seed. It is packed with life and power. This is the seed responsible for our rebirth (1 Pet 1:23). Jesus was conceived in the womb of Mary when the power of the Highest overshadowed her (Lk 1:35). The virgin birth of Christ was a human impossibility. But with God nothing will be impossible, said Angel Gabriel to her (Lk 1:37). No sinner is too sinful to be saved. Referring to an extremely difficult situation, the disciples of Christ asked Him, Who then can be saved? His answer was just the same as that of Gabriel to Mary (Mt 19:25,26). Salvation is a deliverance. It is getting snatched away from the clutches of Satan. The Gospel message is the emancipation proclamation. It leads the victim from prison to palace. It lifts the sinner from the guttermost to the uppermost and seats him with Christ in the heavenlies. It was this understanding that excited Zacharias to celebrate redemption as raising up of a horn of salvation! (Lk 1:68,69). Because a horn can give an animal the victory in battle, it indicates strength. The explosive power packed in gun powder is a modern parallel. When an individual or a group responds to the Gospel, its dynamic power is released. Sing above the battle strife, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! By His death and endless life, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Sing it softly through the gloom, when the heart for mercy craves; Sing in triumph oer the tomb—Jesus saves! Jesus saves! (Priscilla J. Owens, 1829-1907, a School teacher)
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