That may be why Jesus said it was hard for rich people to enter His kingdom. Not because He would discriminate against them, but because they probably wouldn't be as interested. It's the people who know that they need something that are interested in what Jesus has to offer. Jesus put it this way: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Rest is offered to those who are weary and burdened; those who are at ease don't need this offer of rest.

We need a bit of bad news to appreciate the good news, God's good news, the news that we can be cleansed of our sin, accepted into His family, and live with Him forever. As long as we are totally satisfied with the way things are, we won't be interested in the possibility of something better. But for all of us there's a time when we need good news. We need hope. Illness comes, loneliness surrounds us, money becomes scarce, or perhaps we just become fed up with our own inability to be the people we know we should be. That's when we're ready to hear a message of hope, to hear the good news that God has to offer.

Rest is offered to those who are weary and burdened; those who are at ease don't need this offer of rest.

Herald of Truth ministries, is developing a website, called HopeForLife.org (http://www.hopeforlife.org). It's especially designed for people who are ready to hear a word of hope, people that are weary and burdened and need to find rest. There are articles to read, as well as stories of others who have found hope. And there are opportunities to request prayers, to share stories of struggle, share stories of hope, and connect with others who have put their hope in God.

If you're tired of the way things are, take some time to look at this website. Read some of what's there, and let us know what you think. If you know someone who is at a point in their life where they are ready to hear some good news, why don't you suggest they look at this site? We don't have all the answers, but we know Someone who does.

As always, you can write to me directly at tim@hopeforlife.org if you'd like to know more about the good news.

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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Title: "It Takes Bad News"
Author: Tim Archer
Publication Date: August 01, 2007

The Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren Takes the message of The Purpose-Driven Church and shows us how to apply it to our individual lives.

Tim coordinates the Spanish-Speaking Ministries of Herald of Truth and writes for HopeForLife. You can reach him at (866) 814-4673 or (866) 814-HOPE or by writing to tarcher@heraldoftruth.org.

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