March 30, 2025 8:00 pm
Eric’s childhood challenges included a severe skin rash, difficulties in school, and getting high on alcohol or drugs daily from a very early age. Yet, the one who dubbed himself as the “king of bad” found that he excelled on the baseball field—until he abandoned baseball after becoming discouraged by discrimination. This allowed him even more time for using and dealing drugs.
Things changed for Eric, however, when he had a life-altering encounter with Jesus while attending a church service. At his job the next day, a dedicated believer in Jesus invited Eric to attend yet another church service where he heard these words that encouraged him in his new-found faith: “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17 kjv). Eric’s life has never been the same.
Like Eric, Saul of Tarsus (also known as Paul) would’ve been classified as a “tough case.” He said, “I am the worst” of sinners (1 Timothy 1:15). He was “once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man” (v. 13). Like Saul, Eric was just right for Jesus. And so are we, even if we don’t view ourselves in the same league as Saul or Eric, for “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). We’re all just right for Jesus.
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Welcome to today's encouragement from Our Daily Bread.
Our reading, titled, Just Right for Jesus, was written by Arthur Jackson and read by Wes Ward. who has given me strength that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason, I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now, to the king eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.
Amen. Just Right for Jesus, written by Arthur Jackson Eric's childhood challenges included a severe skin rash, difficulties in school and getting high on alcohol or drugs daily from a very early age. Yet the one who dubbed himself as the king of bad found that he excelled on the baseball field until he abandoned baseball after becoming discouraged by discrimination. This allowed him even more time for using and dealing drugs. Things changed for Eric, however, when he had a life-altering encounter with Jesus while attending a church service. At his job the next day, a dedicated believer in Jesus invited Eric to attend yet another church service where he heard these words from 2 Corinthians 5 that encouraged him in his newfound faith. Like Eric, Saul of Tarsus, also known as Paul, would have been classified as a tough case.
He said, Like Saul, Eric was just right for Jesus, and so are we, even if we don't view ourselves in the same league as Saul or Eric, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3.23. We're all just right for Jesus. Let's pray. Heavenly Father, thank you for your transforming power that makes all things new in Christ. Would you help us to trust that no one is beyond your reach and to embrace the truth that we are all just right for Jesus? Thank you, Lord. It's in Jesus' name that we pray. Amen. As you go about your day, reflect on these questions. How do Eric and Saul's stories help you see God as a forgiving God? What does it mean for you to be just right for Jesus?
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