Lamentations 3:58
You rescued me and saved my life.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
Have you ever watched one of those television shows where an “intervention” occurs? The family and friends gather to confront someone they love about a problem – an addiction to drugs, alcohol, sex, hoarding, or an eating disorder… whatever is causing this person tremendous problems in life. The intervention is often a “last-ditch effort” to rescue someone who is spiraling downward. In some cases, the intervention may quite literally save the person’s life.
In the beginning, the person for whom the intervention is staged may be furious. They may feel ambushed and singled out unfairly. At the very least, they are probably very defensive. And aren’t we sometimes like that with God? He is trying to rescue us… to show us that we are on the wrong path or there is a better way – and we are kicking and screaming and in total denial.
In the end, the person for whom an intervention is held will hopefully realize that the people involved acted out of love and concern… and the rescue may very well save their lives. Our “spiritual intervention” may not be as dramatic, but the end result may be even more profound. God’s rescue saves our soul for all Eternity. He sent Jesus to “intervene” for each of us … and this is the most important event of our entire lives.
I pray that you have recognized God’s intervention in your life through Jesus. I pray that you have heard His message and accepted His offer… His blood on the cross in exchange for your sin – and the assurance of life with Him in Paradise. If you are still the person in the circle, kicking and screaming, I pray that you will recognize the profound, incredible love God has for you and His desire to save your life. “You rescued me and saved my life.” What an amazing scripture verse! What an amazing God we serve! Have you had your “intervention” yet? Isn’t it time you did?
©2010 Debbie Robus
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