Christ receives sinful man. Yes, God sent Jesus, His beloved Son, that the world through Him might be saved. See John 3.17. Through Christ we have been freed from the bondage of sin which has held us captive and we now live a godly life. To obtain victory in Jesus, we must endure temptation, obey His commandments and remain faithful; then we will receive the crown of life. Revelation 2.10. Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given, His name is called wonderful counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the prince of peace. See Isaiah 9.6. Thank You Father.

The only things that are improved by breaking are the hearts of sinners. (Anonymous).  But this is the one to whom I will look; “He who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word. Isaiah 66.2. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34.18. But who is the forgiven? It is those who come to God with their hearts broken. 2 Corinthians 7.9-10. Father help us to humble ourselves under your righteous right hand. AMEN

If we are living with Jesus we have crucified the flesh with all its passions and desires. We belong to Him. We are walking with Him in the light of His word. We now present ourselves to God as being alive from the dead and our members as instruments of righteousness to God. Self examination.

Love mercy Micah 6.8. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3.3 Jesus made it clear that He desires mercy and not sacrifice. Matthew 9,13. Let us therefore come boldly before the throne of grace that we might obtain mercy and find grace in time of need. Hebrews 4.16. Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5.7. Therefore be merciful just as your Father also is merciful. Luke 6.36.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge Proverbs 1.7. The beginning of wisdom (9.10) that leads to life (19.23), prolongs days and hates evil. (8.1 & 3). Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; Old things are passed away ; behold all things are become new. If he then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God. Set your affections on things above, not on things of earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. Continue reading Colossians 3.1-17. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom (V16). And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the father by Him. There is no other way but His. (V17)