Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates His own love towards us, in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Raomans 5:8

So think of the worst guy you know. Some real SOB, that just no matter what, he is just nasty. Drinks too much, gets drunk, swearing, anger and pig headed. Add anything else that you might know from personal experience of somone like this. Someone you just can't stand to be around and as a matter of fact you don't if you cn help it.

Also think of someone who just isn't honest with those around them. They can't be trusted with anything. Secrets aren't secrets, and you just feel that you are being sold a load of goods all the time. Friendly as all get out, overly friendly as a matter of fact, but they just get under your skin becasue you know that they aren't what they show.

Thnk about anyone that isn't just they way you are, anyone that doesn't do the things that you do, in the way that you do them and that annoys you because of it. Think of those that are disobediant, prideful, pompus, arrogant, whatever it may be that you just don't like. Now think of yourself. Yes yourself as I will almost garuntee that you are that person to somone else. I will admit that I used most of the things from above out of my own heart and I know that I can be many of them.

Realize that we are the only ones that believe that what we do is the right thing to do, all the time. Unless we are perfect, somone will have issues with what and how we do things, and some of what we think is right, is wrong. Look at a man who justifies cheating on his wife because of something his wife has done. He thinks his wrong actions are right.

How mant times have you shown anger, resentment, lack of interest whatever you had to towards others because of your inability to deal with them. How many times, really? If you are like me, probably more timmes then you want to admit. Well God doesn't do that! He only looks at us and says I want to have fellowship with you becasue I love you. You are my creation, in my likeness and I want to be close to you.

So in the ultimate act of justice God sent His Son to us not only to first show us how we should be and what we can be, but then to die for us, to pay with His blood for all of the ways that sin shows it self through our pitiful lives. "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us". We can't even be in the same room as the people we don't like let alone die for them. We have trouble loving ourselves unconditionally let alone anyone else unconditionally.

So when we can only smile cordially at somone, or curtly walk by their office in avoidance, God paid the ultimate sacrifice. When we can only demonstrate love by our anger and abusiveness, God paid the ultimate sacrifice for us. When we only think of ourselves first and not those around us, God paid the ultimate sacrifice for us.

When you realize that you are included in the "we were all sinners" you perspective on things begins to change. When you realize that you are included in the "us" in Christ died for us. Then you will see that God does not care who or how you are only that He wants you to accept your redemption through Christ and come fellowship with Him. If you don't think you need Him then you need to look in the mirror. If you don't think He can help you then maybe ask someone who treats you how you sometimes treat others.

There is no hurt in the true message of the Gospel. There is no down side to anyone. God will work all things for the good. It may take you through some very narrow paths and tight gates but in the end you will also fellowship with the Living God and be guided by what truly is right and good.

Lord God, I am not by any means perfect. I fail and fail others, but I continue to accept the gift of salvation that you offer through Jesus Christ. I continue to work out the things that are not good through my santification. I continue to strive for continual fellowship with you. I pray that others who may not yet be poor in spirit, who don't accept your offer of salvation and the brokness that is in their lives, that they may come to that point and call out your name. That they look on the Cross and truly see why Christ died for us.