“Nothing in life is
free.”
Most would agree with this statement because it is proven
true over and over again. But the
Scriptures tell us about a plan for sinners to get to heaven through absolutely
no work of their own and absolutely free of charge.
That sounds kind of stupid, doesn't it?
From a standpoint of logic, it really is stupid! Logic doesn't fit with the idea that the
Creator of the universe would die for the people he created. Logic doesn't fit with the idea that belief
can be given to someone through words and water. Logic would call that stupid.
We call it grace.
And it’s wonderful to witness in person.
Recently, a handful of our SLHS faculty and staff were able
to observe a baptism of Chris, a sophomore at Shoreland. It was a miracle of faith (although it
probably would have looked stupid to any onlookers who don’t recognize this as
a blessing from God). Praise God that
“the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom!” (1 Cor 1:25)
Over the past 18 months, the Holy Spirit worked through the
Word being taught at SLHS and brought Chris into his family of believers.
Thanks be to God for his free and “stupid” plan!
