The Cup

Did you ever consider that we need Jesus not only because of our bad(sin) but also because of our good?  Our so-called good on the day of judgement would be an offense to the HOLY GOD we serve.  His holiness is immense, so much so, it is scary!  Think about it, angels continually sing praises, HOLY, HOLY, HOLY is the Lord God Almighty, as he  reveals new facets of his holiness to them!  Christ did die for our sins but he also died for our best because even at our best we fall short.  That is why we need Jesus as we stand before God on judgement day.  Jesus is the only way we will be found innocent.  God will declare us HOLY because Jesus is HOLY!


Furthermore, you must understand that those who do the will of God not those who merely say    ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’  Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ Matthew 7:21-23


Believe and then emulate Christ!


As you emulate Christ, do not be surprised that you have to drink from the same cup of suffering that he drank from.  Understand that as we share in his suffering we will also share in his reward.  Remember, every cup has a last drop and know that when your cup runs dry, God will be ready to exchange your cup for a crown, a reward!