My Inbox of Daily Inspirations: Daily Heartlight -- February 4, 2009

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Try It On First, by Steve Ridgell

My wife and I shop for clothes differently. I head for the "sale" rack,
see something I like, make a quick guess at the approximate right size,
and take it home. She, on the other hand, would never leave the store
without having tried on every single article of clothing that might
have potential. She will not buy something just because it is cheap.
Nor will she spend more than she thinks something is worth. It takes
her much longer to buy clothes than it does me. Much longer. On the
other hand, she never has to return anything and she is usually happy
with what she bought. I sometimes have to return clothes that do not
fit right, or I complain about the collar being too tight, or the
sleeves being too short. I have bought shirts, packed them for a trip,
and then did not like the way they felt when I wore them.

Trying on clothes reminds me of how some people make decisions about
Jesus. They make a decision about Jesus like I shop for clothes: no
thought, no examination, no evaluation, and no consideration of the
true value. No wonder they sometimes end up unhappy with their
decision. It is prudent for the non Christian to spend some time
"shopping" for Jesus. Examine what he said, study how he lived, spend
time around his followers. Find out if Jesus really does give hope,
peace, joy, and purpose to life.

Consider the cost. Following Jesus is not cheap. It is not easy. You
are the only one who can decide if the cost is worth it. Most people
will decide it is not. When he came to this earth, most people rejected
him. Some because they loved the riches of this life more, some because
they loved the trappings and power of the religious status quo more,
and others because they cared more for their current lifestyle. Yet
others saw their deepest needs met in Jesus. They found in him the
answer to the emptiness of their lives. He filled a hunger and thirst
that they had never been able to quench.

Do some comparison shopping. What do other religions teach? How do they
live? What value do they give in comparison to the cost of joining?
What about life without Jesus? What are the benefits? What does it cost
to choose life without Jesus? Look at the lives of those who do not
believe Jesus? As a "sales clerk" for Jesus, I am excited to share what
we have to offer. It is the best buy ever.

Jesus is absolutely the best "deal" you will ever be offered.

Following Jesus is the best "deal" I ever made. I cannot imagine life
without him. In him I am loved, provided for, and valued. I live a life
that has meaning and purpose. He helps me survive the bad times and has
given me more good times that I ever could deserve or achieve on my
own. I have a great life.

So feel free to check Jesus out for yourself. See if he is worth it. If
I can help you learn more about him, write me at steve@hopeforlife.org.
Or check out our blog at www.hopeforlife.org.

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Are you presently experiencing a new life? God's word says, "if anyone
is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has
come!"

This new life is a free gift of God through faith in Jesus Christ. If
you want to know more about this life that only Jesus can give you,
sign up for one of our Bible courses. Wherever you are in life,
whatever you've done, you can begin again.

You may also contact us at info@hopeforlife.org if you have questions
about becoming a new creation.

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