"When Jesus Heard this, he said, 'Healthy people don't need a doctor- sick people do.' Then he added, 'Now go and learn the meaning of this scripture: 'I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.' For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners." Matt 9:12-13
In my life, I have been surrounded with so many wonderful people who just feel like they are not good enough to attend church or pick up a Bible. My heart desires to convince these people that Jesus does not expect perfection from us. That was the law before Christ died on the Cross for us, but because of Christ's death, we have the freedom to serve Jesus despite our sin.
I remember before I began my relationship with Christ about 6 years ago, I struggled with guilt from my past. Silly that things from my past held me back from a relationship with my Savior, who just wanted me, sin and all, to come to him how I was. I thought I had to 'fix' myself and clean up my messy life before I could be in a relationship with Jesus.
I am so thankful that Jesus grabbed hold of my confused heart and told me to come how I was. It is up to Him to fix me. When a dear friend of mine passed away during this time in my life, I was quickly reminded of how fragile and short life is. I desired to be in relationship with Jesus, not because I was scared to die, but because I wanted to live the rest of my life with a purpose. I only have a short time on this Earth, and I want to spend that time introducing people I love to Jesus. I want us to spend eternity in Heaven together.
So my friend, if you are reading this and you have been holding Jesus at arms length because you are ashamed of a life you have lived so far, I am here to tell you to stop trying to fix yourself. Jesus did not come to save perfect people, but people like you and I who struggle with different forms of sin on a daily basis.
Don't waist anymore time wishing that you could be good enough for Jesus. He desires to change your heart and use you for a much bigger purpose than you or I realize. Let today be the day.
