The Gospel isn’t about turning bad people into better
versions of themselves—it’s about bringing the dead to life! Before Jesus, we
weren’t just struggling or spiritually weak—we were lifeless, completely cut
off from God. But in His boundless mercy and unstoppable love, He reached into
our brokenness and did the impossible. He breathed life into our souls and
raised us up with Christ. It’s the greatest redemption story ever told—but for
me, it became deeply personal.
As a teenager, my life went off the rails. Rebellion pulled
me deeper into sin, convincing me I was in control while I drifted further from
truth. Hoping to inspire change, my dad bought me The Comeback Guy, a
book about a student who worked his way back from failure to success. I barely
glanced at it. I wasn’t looking for a comeback—but God was already writing one.
Paul’s words in Ephesians 2 capture my reality back then. He
declares that we were “dead in our trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1–2). This
wasn’t just a theological statement—it was my life. I chased the world, obeyed
my flesh, and lived spiritually disconnected. No heartbeat. No way to save
myself.
Then, verses 4 and 5 interrupted the downward spiral: But
God… I wasn’t seeking Him, but He pursued me. It was when I met Jesus that
everything changed. He didn’t just offer better choices or second chances; He
raised me to life. This wasn’t self-help—it was resurrection.
Every Christ-follower has a “But God” story. Your past no
longer defines you. You are alive in Jesus! The enemy wants you to forget,
convincing you to live trapped by shame, ruled by guilt, or bound to old
failures. But God has set you free. The tomb is empty. You are not who you
were.
So live as someone resurrected! Let grace shape your words,
influence your choices, and transform your relationships. See others through
mercy, as God sees you. And daily, celebrate the “But God” moment that turned
you into a “comeback guy (or gal)” and changed your eternity forever.
Today, may Jesus flood your heart with the assurance that you are truly alive in Him. May His mercy sustain you, His love strengthen you, and His Spirit empower you to walk in new life. You have been raised to life—now go and live like it, in Jesus’ name.
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