A few years ago I was at a business event and the man presenting held up a crisp $100 dollar bill. There was about 500 people in the crowd. He said, “this is yours… who wants the money?”
People all over the room raised their hands, laughing, smiling… The man just stood there with it in his hand. About a minute went by (which felt like an eternity) and a guy ran to the front of the room and took the money. The presenter freely gave it to him. The whole room got silent. All he was doing was waiting for someone to decide.
In a lot of ways this is how God works… Except His gifts are so much more extravagant than dollars. First, He offers an eternal salvation. A literal invitation to heaven once we leave this earth. It’s a free gift. There’s nothing we can do to “earn it”. Just receive. Second, He offers freedom. Freedom from the tormenting shame of fear, rejection, anger, addiction, bitterness, offense, control… and the list goes on. Through the power of the Holy Spirit it is possible to go from someone who is tormented by everything I just mentioned above, to someone that is no longer in bondage to those things. I used to think this was impossible!! Then I experienced it fully… and have witnessed countless others do the same.
In a world filled with envy and hate, division and pain, fear and uncertainty… there’s never been a better time to stand up and go grab the gift!!
Expect to Win,
Zach Vassar l Company Coach
coachvassar@gmail.com
Matthew 6:33
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