Let’s read aloud the following together:
Hebrews 10:19-22 (NIV)
19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings…
Manila Manifesto – “Good News for Today”
We rejoice that the living God did not abandon us to our lostness and despair. In his love he came after us in Jesus Christ to rescue and remake us. So the good news focuses on the historic person of Jesus, who came proclaiming the kingdom of God and living a life of humble service, who died for us, becoming sin and a curse in our place, and whom God vindicated by raising him from the dead. To those who repent and believe in Christ, God grants a share in the new creation. He gives us new life, which includes the forgiveness of our sins and the indwelling, transforming power of his Spirit.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for not abandoning us to our lostness and despair. But in your great love, you came to rescue and remake us. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Let’s draw near to God with a sincere heart and with full assurance as we sing, “I Have A Savior” by CeCe Winans (click here).
– AW
