¿QUÉ HIZO JESÚS POR USTED? LA CRUZ LO ES TODO

Leon FontaineEntregate

Cristo nos rescató de la maldición de la ley haciéndose maldición por causa nuestra, porque la Escritura dice: «Maldito todo el que muere colgado de un madero.» Esto sucedió para que la bendición que Dios prometió a Abraham alcance también, por medio de Cristo Jesús, a los no judíos; y para que por medio de la fe recibamos todos el Espíritu que Dios ha prometido. Gálatas 3:13–14 (DHH)  Si usted tiene una relación con Jesús, Él lo ha salvado de una vida de derrota. ¡Él hace posible una vida bendecida!  Con Su muerte, Jesús pagó por todos nuestros pecados. Él tomó el castigo que merecíamos para que no tuviéramos que soportar la maldición que acompaña al pecado. Ahora toda promesa en la Biblia es nuestra.  …

HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE?

Leon FontaineDevoted

Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.  Romans 5:7–8 (NLT)  An experience I had with my son one day opened my eyes to the depth of God’s love.  Years ago, my son, Zach, and I were walking across a bridge in the spring. He was young, so I warned him about the dangers of the melting ice and freezing waters swirling below. Suddenly, Zach gripped the bridge railing and hoisted himself up for a better look. My heart leapt into my throat as I jumped …

THE POWER OF CHOICE

Leon FontaineDevoted

“The Father has an intense love for me because I freely give my own life—to raise it up again.”  John 10:17 (TPT) How much does Jesus love you?   His words and actions speak loud and clear. In fact, John 10:17-18 is a very revealing piece of Scripture because Jesus says something with love written all over it: “I freely give my own life.” That means He had a choice not to. After all, if someone coerces, manipulates or forces you to do something, you can’t say you’re doing it freely, can you?  God could have told Jesus, “You don’t have a choice. I’m commanding You to go die for the human race.” But He didn’t do things that way. Why?   It was so that you and …

¿LO CUMPLIRÁ DIOS AHORA?

Leon FontaineEntregate

Ahora pues, como colaboradores en la obra de Dios, les rogamos a ustedes que no desaprovechen la bondad que Dios les ha mostrado. Porque él dice en las Escrituras: «En el momento oportuno te escuché; en el día de la salvación te ayudé.» Y ahora es el momento oportuno. ¡Ahora es el día de la salvación! 2 Corintios 6:1–2 (DHH)  En los últimos días, hemos estado discutiendo las preguntas comunes que surgen sobre la fe cuando leemos una promesa de la Palabra de Dios. Cuando nos encontramos con algo que Dios nos ha prometido, primero debemos responder a la pregunta: “¿Es esta, una promesa para mí?” En segundo lugar, debemos responder: “¿Dios cumple Su palabra?” Si usted se perdió los últimos dos devocionales, yo lo …

IT’S YOUR CHOICE

Leon FontaineDevoted

One of the criminals hanging beside him scoffed, “So you’re the Messiah, are you? Prove it by saving yourself—and us, too, while you’re at it!” Luke 23:39 (NLT)   As a paramedic, and then a pastor, I’ve been with many people as they breathed their last. Over the years I’ve noticed it’s rare to meet someone cynical or egotistical on their deathbed.   Yet that was the attitude of one of the two thieves crucified beside Jesus. Even approaching the end, this thief ridiculed Him. That may seem shocking. But then again, haven’t we all met people who are living in heartache or nearing death, yet still refuse to turn to God?   Now, the other criminal had a completely different attitude. He rebuked the sarcastic thief, then spoke …