In Christ God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of Reconciliation. (2 Peter 5:19)

Too often we cross the line. We trespass against our mighty Creator. Once was enough but we do it often. Our profession may not be thievery but because it is a natural instinct of ours to covet, we can easily picture the situation of the thief and what it would take to steal from a neighbour. Break a window perhaps, foil a lock or pretend to be someone you’re not.

And what if we get caught? Some homes say, ‘Beware of Dog’, others, ‘This house is legally licensed to hold arms and are liable to be used in the case of a break-in’.

So what happens when God catches us? Does He put us to death as is His right? No. He says to the thief; to us, ‘Because you have wronged me, a price needs to be paid. But because I love you so much, though you have wronged me, I will sacrifice my Son for you.’

Someone needs to die. That’s the law. We deserve to die but Jesus died for us. Jesus reconciled our relationship to the Father via His death. Being perfect Jesus could not only reconcile Himself or one other man, but the whole world of sinners and trespassers.

Dear Jesus, Thank You for reconciling us with the Father by Your Sacrifice. May we be bold in telling this message to others as it has been entrusted to us. Amen.