I am constantly amazed by the grace of God. In today's sermon we heard one more outstanding example of this grace. In the book of Revelation, chapter 3, Christ is addressing the church at Laodicea. This church doesn't have much going for it. In fact he explains to them that they are lost souls clothed in comfortable religion. He describes them as wretched, pitiful, blind, and naked. These folks are the worst of the worst in God's eyes. Christ tells them to repent and trust in Him. Now look what he offers in return for that repentance. "To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne." The worst of the worst, those who have sinned their entire lives without shame are offered a seat on the throne of heaven. All they had to do was repent and accept Christ's death for those sins they committed. By simply sacrificing their pride, they could gain everything.
God's grace is not for the perfect it is for those who acknowledge their sins and turn to Christ. He wants to invite us onto His throne...let's take him up on that offer.
