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Pastor Julio C. Peña's April 2023 Message
“LIVING BY FAITH"
In John 3: 16 it says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” This is the main purpose of Jesus Christ ministry. It is the reason that Jesus went through Palm Sunday, First Supper, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.
You see, Jesus Christ was betrayed, falsely accused, mocked, beaten, carried his own cross, nailed to the cross, died on the cross, faced death and defeated Satan for the reconciliation of our sins and was resurrected from the dead by God, so that we can have eternal life. This takes more than to believe, but to be living the faith.
However, this doesn’t happen because you come to church during Holy Week and/or Easter, or you light a candle, or you do good deeds, or because you are a church member, or you sacrifice a meal or a habit for 40 days of Lent or you increase your time with Jesus. No, it happens when you truly accept with your heart Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. When you get into a deeper relationship that will help you grow in your faith and how you serve God and others. It is a special prayer between you and Jesus Christ.
You might say, God is not going to accept me, I’m just no good, but I’m here to tell you that Jesus will accept you, all you need to do is come to Him and give your life to Christ, there is not one sin in this world that Jesus would not forgive you for, if you truly mean it with your heart for God to do that, then your sins will be forgiven.
How can this happen? Simple because He loves you first, that is why you will receive Mercy and Grace, a free gift, from Jesus Christ because you are Beloved.
So, as you reflect on this spiritual time and realize that you need Jesus Christ in your life, then I invite you to come to Jesus Christ, if you are not sure on how to do that I will gladly guide you that way. Come visit us on Sunday for worship or come see me at the office:
5550 S. Merrimac Ave. on Monday’s, Tuesday’s, and Thursday’s from 9:30am – 3:30am or call 773-585-1094.
A final note if you already have a relationship with Jesus Christ and your prayer is something like this: “Jesus, each day I face obstacles that try to break my spirit. Sometimes I feel defeated but I know that through You my spirit can be renewed.” – Kimya Loder
I encourage you to search out other believers and /or your own congregation for strength and if you don’t have one begin to search one for you and while you are going through your search, I invite you to come check us out.
Let me end with this scripture from 2 Corinthians 4:16 – 28
Living by Faith
16 So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. 17 For our slight, momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, 18 because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen, for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
CHRIST HAS RISEN! CHRIST HAS RISEN INDEED!!!
Blessing & Peace
Pastor Julio
In John 3: 16 it says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” This is the main purpose of Jesus Christ ministry. It is the reason that Jesus went through Palm Sunday, First Supper, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.
You see, Jesus Christ was betrayed, falsely accused, mocked, beaten, carried his own cross, nailed to the cross, died on the cross, faced death and defeated Satan for the reconciliation of our sins and was resurrected from the dead by God, so that we can have eternal life. This takes more than to believe, but to be living the faith.
However, this doesn’t happen because you come to church during Holy Week and/or Easter, or you light a candle, or you do good deeds, or because you are a church member, or you sacrifice a meal or a habit for 40 days of Lent or you increase your time with Jesus. No, it happens when you truly accept with your heart Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. When you get into a deeper relationship that will help you grow in your faith and how you serve God and others. It is a special prayer between you and Jesus Christ.
You might say, God is not going to accept me, I’m just no good, but I’m here to tell you that Jesus will accept you, all you need to do is come to Him and give your life to Christ, there is not one sin in this world that Jesus would not forgive you for, if you truly mean it with your heart for God to do that, then your sins will be forgiven.
How can this happen? Simple because He loves you first, that is why you will receive Mercy and Grace, a free gift, from Jesus Christ because you are Beloved.
So, as you reflect on this spiritual time and realize that you need Jesus Christ in your life, then I invite you to come to Jesus Christ, if you are not sure on how to do that I will gladly guide you that way. Come visit us on Sunday for worship or come see me at the office:
5550 S. Merrimac Ave. on Monday’s, Tuesday’s, and Thursday’s from 9:30am – 3:30am or call 773-585-1094.
A final note if you already have a relationship with Jesus Christ and your prayer is something like this: “Jesus, each day I face obstacles that try to break my spirit. Sometimes I feel defeated but I know that through You my spirit can be renewed.” – Kimya Loder
I encourage you to search out other believers and /or your own congregation for strength and if you don’t have one begin to search one for you and while you are going through your search, I invite you to come check us out.
Let me end with this scripture from 2 Corinthians 4:16 – 28
Living by Faith
16 So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. 17 For our slight, momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, 18 because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen, for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
CHRIST HAS RISEN! CHRIST HAS RISEN INDEED!!!
Blessing & Peace
Pastor Julio