Paying Your Debt in 2025

This past Christmas, I was shopping with my granddaughter, and we went to the Bath and Body store. She had a gift card and picked out a few items for herself. When she went to buy them, the saleslady told her they did not accept gift cards at this particular store. Her face fell as she looked down, knowing she had no other money.   

 Now, I was standing off to the side, seeing what was happening. I stepped up, handing the saleslady my credit card. The saleslady took the credit card, bagged her items, and gave them to her. This completed the sale. 

 This is a perfect picture of what Jesus has done for us. When we come to the end of our lives, there is no gift card or amount of work that is accepted as payment for eternity with God. We stand there looking down because we know we have nothing to offer to pay for our eternity. But then Jesus steps up, offering His payment, His gift of eternal life. He alone pays our bill in full, at that moment, our eternity with God is completed.  

 John 14:6: "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

 As you begin this new year, make sure you acknowledge who your savior is. It is as simple as saying, " Jesus come into my life, I accept You as my Lord and Savior, forgive me of my sins. "

Have a blessed 2025