To be utterly broken and utterly awed..true awakening to the gospel..is one authors thought. I agree. Its a gift from God to be in that place but it is the only way one is compelled by Love, filled with Love and going out to Love...to bring the true message of the gospel.
Its not..oh wow, you are a screwup and are going to hell if you don't get right with God. (this is called evangelism by some) (I call it manipulation, judgement and sin)
No, the true "gospel" or good news is ...you screwed your life up? Hey no worries, Jesus paid for you to have it erased and come back into the family of God who calls Himself Father to all who come back. Its just terrific and happy news nonstop. Once I walk knowing its all a gift, then I am broken because His greatness makes me know that I, undeserved, have received a wonderful treasure of a forgiven life and restored life to a family that will never unadopt me. The awe comes from not really being able to comprehend such a vast amazing love that a Creator could have for his broken messed up creation. The awe compels me to ask for more of that Love that I might be filled and thus leak it more and more onto everyone in my life. Truly He is a God beyond our wildest imagination and I suppose we will be spending eternity comprehending Him.
~Barb
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