Today, we have much to celebrate. We celebrate today because Alex and Austin share a birthday… or maybe I should say… a “re-birthday.” On this day, three years ago, PR31 had the privilege of leading both boys in prayer as they accepted Jesus Christ as the Forgiver of their sins and the Master of their lives.
In Scripture, we find that Jesus called it being “born again,” and the idea stuck with His followers. Being made right with God and adopted into His family is a lot like having a whole new birthday.
So this day is written on our “Remember” board in sharpie. This day pops up in our photo memories on the phone. This day is for celebrating.
You see, that day in 2016 marked the change of their eternal destiny. Now, they are children of God, not just children of Allen and Angela. Now, they have a future full of joy and hope spent with their loving Creator. Now, they do not have to worry if they are not perfect, because they have a Savior who is, and He is sharing His perfection with them… just because they asked.
If you’re not right with God today, don’t let another moment go by. Do what Alex and Austin did on this day three years ago…
1) Admit you blow it and do wrong things sometimes.
2) Accept that Jesus was punished and executed in your place for those crimes you commit against God when you do wrong.
3) Ask God to forgive you for past wrongs and help prevent you from future wrongs.
4) Invite Him to be in charge of your life, guiding you… leading you… directing you.
Do that today, and guess what? You’ll share a re-birthday with Alex and Austin! And that, my friend, is something to celebrate!
P. S. – If you make that choice today, would you let me know so that I can tell Alex and Austin their choice helped someone else? It would mean a lot to all of us!
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