Rescue and Restore

As we begin our new series let’s look at these two very important words, rescue and restore.  To rescue is “to save someone from a distressing or dangerous situation.”  To restore is “to bring back or reinstate.” 

If someone was in water and drowning, would we jump in to save them and/or throw a life preserver to them?  Of course, we would!  

So, what’s the point?  Spiritually speaking, people are drowning every day in their sins and/or situations and need rescuing.  

One of my favorite scriptures about rescue is, “For he (Jesus) has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. ” Colossians 1: 13-14

Paul testified about his encounter with Jesus and admitted that he was one who would persecute Christians.  He confessed, “In my obsession against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them.”  Acts 26: 11 

He then shared that, “On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.  About noon…I was on the road, and I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions.  We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?   Then I asked, “Who are you, Lord?”  I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting, the Lord replied.”  Acts 26: 12-15

Here’s my favorite part of what Jesus told him:  “Now get up and stand on your feet.  I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you.  I will RESCUE you from your own people and from the Gentiles.  I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.”  Acts 26: 16-18

Do we realize that we have been rescued from sin and death?
Now, we are part of the Kingdom of Light and removed from the power of Satan.  

Here’s the bottom line friends:   

That’s why He has told us that we are in the world, but not of it.  

As we close, we need to ask ourselves this question, “Does my life look different than those who are in the world?”  Are my values different?  If so, are others noticing?  

Oh, dear folks, others are watching us and yearning to be rescued to be set free.  Hand them the life preserver and show them the One who preserves and redeems all life. They may be in a dangerous or stressful situation.  

Reach out and reach down, pulling them up and out.  

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Mary Beth Pecora, a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worshiper and servant leader, who loves life and loves people. More importantly, she passionately loves God and the fullness of who He is! For twenty-three years she has served in leadership positions within the ministry of Aglow International. Currently, she and her husband serve at The Secret Place--A Psalm 91 Ministry. It's a place for individual folks to come, be exhorted and prayed for, while being ushered to ministry stations within the room. They continue to serve monthly in the Prayer Room at their home church that they have been a part of for almost forty years. In April of 2022 they both received their Ministry License and were Ordained in May of 2023. She delights in encouraging folks of all ages within various walks of life. Her love of writing is now her passion, which led her to publish two books, "Restoration Explosion In The New Year," and "Navigating The Mysteries Of God." Above all that’s been accomplished and concluded, the BEST thing to her is knowing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is her everything—her very best friend. Visit: Mybelovedsvoice.com

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