Where does Jesus fit in?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I've never had a problem believing in God, because it doesn't make sense to me to think the universe just happened. But where does Jesus fit in? I apologize for asking what's probably a simple question, but I didn't have any religious upbringing. -- H.R.
A: Don't apologize; I'm thankful you now want to learn about God, and about Jesus. As I've often said, the person who is in the greatest danger spiritually is the one who never thinks about God or wants anything to do with Him.
You're right; it's not logical to think the universe just happened. Whether we look into the heavens through a telescope, or examine a droplet of blood under a microscope, we see incredible beauty and complexity that could only come from the hand of an all-wise and all-powerful Creator. As the Bible says, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands" (Psalm 19:1).
But looking only at the created world doesn't tell us everything we need to know. For example, it doesn't tell us if God loves us, nor does it tell us how we ought to live. Most of all, it doesn't tell us what we need to do about the sense of sin and guilt we all feel in our hearts.
And this is why Jesus Christ came into the world. He was God in human flesh, who came to demonstrate God's love to us. He did this by dying on the cross for us, so we could be forgiven of our sins and be with Him in Heaven forever. God welcomes us just as we are, and I invite you to begin your journey of faith by asking Christ to come into your life today. If you do, your life will never be the same.
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(This column is based on the words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.)
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