Introduction:
A heartwarming story illustrates the importance of recognizing God's presence in our lives.
The Story:
A minister called upon a poor woman, intending to give her help; for he knew that she was very poor.
With his money in his hand, he knocked at the door; but she did not answer. He concluded she was not at home, and went his way.
A little after he met her at the church, and told her that he had remembered her need:
With his money in his hand, he knocked at the door; but she did not answer. He concluded she was not at home, and went his way.
A little after he met her at the church, and told her that he had remembered her need:
"I called at your house, and knocked several times, and I suppose you were not at home, for I had no answer."
"At what hour did you call, sir?"
"It was about noon."
"Oh, dear," she said, "I heard you, sir, and I am so sorry I did not answer; but I thought it was the man calling for the rent."
Many a poor woman/ families knows what this meant. Now, it is my desire to be heard, and therefore I want to say that I am not calling for the rent; indeed, but indeed to tell you that salvation is all of grace, which means, free, gratis, for nothing
Don't ever close the door and lock yourself inside you may ignore messengers of God coming to repair your life.
The Lesson:
Many struggle financially and emotionally, feeling trapped. But God's message is clear: salvation is free, not requiring payment or worthiness. Don't let fear or circumstances control your actions, emotions or relationships with God.