April 13, 1999, Tuesday

Is there anyone who will accept the person that is without

hope or remedy and is in danger? Is there anyone that can

really backup all the claims that they make? Would a person

be disappointed in the claims of another if he found that the

claims were not exactly so?

Jesus taught that for those that find themselves lost

in guilt and danger, without a remedy, often discover

the Holy Spirit drawing them to God. Jesus ACCEPTS

that person's faith as he gives up anything that could

possibly hinder his salvation. He comes to Jesus as is-

"All those which the Father gives Me will come to Me;

and he that comes to Me I will in no way cast from Me"

(John 6:37). The terms of Jesus are on an "as is basis"

to completely give the sinner the promise of a pardon,

holiness within (without it no man will see God), and

the promise of heaven, if he endures to the end.

The Writer to the Hebrews stressed the importance of a

very significant fact of the ability of Christ. That is

that He does not fail, He can do what He claims He can!

"He is ABLE to save forever those who draw near to God

through Him, since He now lives forever to make prayer

and intercession for them" (Heb 7:25). The safety and

the happiness of the Believer is that this everlasting

High Priest is able to save to the uttermost, in every

time and in all cases. He does not forget any case!

Isaiah preached a message of encouragement to those who

would believe by faith and wait expectantly for salvation

from God. God promises that He will not disappoint them-

"And you will know that I am the Lord; Those who hopefully

wait for Me will not be ASHAMED" (Isa 49:23). For those

that exercise their faith, hope, patience, and wait on God

for the fulfilment of His promises, will be satisifed!

Let us remember who is our Best Friend. God's Name is

Jehová Adonai. He is the God who accepts us as we are

without any modifications. He is the God who will never fail

you nor forget you. He will never leave you or let you down.

Lift your hands to your Best Friend. Praise Him and thank

Him for all the blessings of His acceptance and friendship.