Barabbas was
a notable prisoner in the city. He had committed so much atrocities including
rebellion that it has been programmed that he died in the prison.
Jesus was God
in human form and performed so many miracles, healed the sick, delivered the
oppressed, taught the truth, showed the way and promised abundant and eternal
life to anyone who believes in His name.
At the point
of Jesus’ death, there was an abnormal comparison. The Jews were given an
option; to allow the release of Barabbas (that notable prisoner) or to exonerate
Jesus (the life-giver). But the people cried louder and louder, give us Barabbas.
Ironically, the
Jews preferred the notable prisoner and murderer, Barabbas to Jesus!
Dear reader,
do not be like the Jews, make up your mind this moment who you will choose. Do
you want to choose Barabbas instead of Jesus? If I may ask, which choice are
you in. For it is appointed unto man once to die and after that the Judgment (Heb
9:27). It is appointed to you to choose life and live, decide now, do not wait
till tomorrow. It may never come. The devil came but to steal, kill and destroy
but Jesus came to give abundant life John 10:10.
Are you
indirectly or directly choosing the killer, the thief or the destroyer instead
of the giver of eternal life? John 3:16
I feel pains
as I write this and I cry when I see people willingly refusing the truth these
days. 2Tim 3:1-5. Some will even throw this tract away after reading and laugh
at it. They are willingly and happily marching to hell. Oh wretched man that I
am! Christ has come to deliver you from the shackles of hell and oppression.
Do you know
what it meant to Barabbas? He had done the unpardonable thing. Sin has become a
life style for Barabbas. He was thrown into jail to rot. But sometime happened.
His life that had been condemned was restored by Jesus. Jesus replaced his
damaged and sinful life with His holy life. That same Jesus that took Barabbas
place is here right now with you as you read this tract, He is willing to take your
place, and he is willing to show you the path that leads to life and abundant
riches Matt 11:28. Jesus wants to redeem
you just as he redeemed Barabbas over 2000 years ago. Romans 5:8 says ‘But God
commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died
for us’. While Barabbas was yet to admit his wrong, Jesus was willingly to take
his place.
This was exactly
what happened in the cross. Jesus took away your sins and gave his holy nature
so you will sin no more and live above sin and death. Jesus wants you to appear
perfect and blameless before the holy heavenly Father. Jesus was made sin for
you and I.
Why not seize
this opportunity, allow the light to shine into your life even while there is
gross darkness all over the world (Isa 60:1-2). The light of God is ready to
shine upon you and his glory about to be seen in you, it is just a choice, take
that bold step. Accept Jesus into your life now, let him take your place in hell;
acknowledge the sacrifice he did for you over 2000years ago.
Jesus loves
you dearly, he wants to give you abundant life, he wants to liberate you from
the darkness of the world, from poverty, sickness pains, disappointment,
joblessness, sufferings of this present world if only you ask him to take and
control the boat of your life, Rev 3:20. Jesus wants to give you rest in this
trouble times.
Accept Jesus
now! If you are already a Christian, why don’t you check your life to see if
you are really shining as light to the world? Rededicate your life to Jesus.
Kindly say
this prayer if you have decided to choose the right path…
Lord Jesus I
thank you for dying for me and redeeming me from hell I believe you are the son
of God and I make you my personal Lord and savior. Forgive me from my unclean ways;
wash me with your blood. Lord Jesus, make me your child and a partaker of your
divine heritage. Help me Lord to serve and love you with all my life in Jesus name.
Amen.
Dear friend,
find a bible-believing church and meet the pastor for more guidance. Jesus is
coming very soon. God bless you.
Please pass
this tract and do not keep it. Join us to spread the gospel.
Jesus is
coming very soon.
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