Where would I be?

On my drive to Bend the other morning all of the sudden in my mind was floating the question: "Where would I be without Christ?" It continued to haunt me moment after moment, and hour after hour that day. This question hasnt' gone away yet.

What would my life look like if Christ hadn't stepped in and rescued me? Like everyone else in this world I naturally reject God's direction for my life and rebel against what He expects. This rebellion and rejection leads down a path of death and destruction. Without Christ's deliverance I would be taking step after step in that direction.

Instead at the age of 15 Christ intervened and I stepped out in a new direction. A direction, although imperfectly followed, is leading me toward becoming more and more like my Savior. "Not that I have arrived or have become perfect. . ." but God continues to work in my life, knocking off rough edges.

If Christ hadn't intervened in my life, would I now have the wonderful life-partner in my spouse? Would I have three grown children who desire to honor Christ in every area of their lives? Would I have the blessings of health and direction? Would I enjoy the financial freedom of being totally debt free? Would I have loving and encouraging relationships within the church?

Where would I be without Christ? It would be a very different place than I am now with Christ! Could I be so bold to ask you to ponder that same question and let it sink deep into your soul? Let it spring forth songs of praise and adoration to our loving God who rescues us from the path of death and sets us free!