Do you have a very great Savior?

Earlier this week I got a copy of Bob Kauflin's book Worship Matters. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a deeper understanding of true biblical worship, whether you're a worship leader or not.

In the opening chapter Kauflin speaks openly about his own life and struggles which boiled down to this quote. "I knew Jesus died on the cross to save sinners from God's wrath, enduring in our place the punishment we deserved. I understood that I couldn't save myself. I just didn't think of myself as a very great sinner. Which meant I didn't need a very great Savior."

Wow. That made me really stop and think. Have I marginalized the work of Christ on the cross because I deny the depths of my own sinful heart? Am I tempted to think that I'm more or less better than other sinners and even though I need a Savior maybe a little less than the guy standing next to me.

First of all this is a tragic characterization of our guilt before God. Romans makes it clear that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (3:23). It doesn't say that some have fallen 1% short while others have missed the mark by 99%. Secondly, as Kauflin points out, this harmful attitude can cause us to minimize the importance of the work of our Savior in our lives.

Our love for Jesus Christ is made all the greater when we deeply appreciate just how much we need His grace. I pray that you have a very great Savior!

What's on your bucket list that's dedicated to Christ?

I saw an add on Facebook today for a Washington DC bucket list. It was a clever way of promoting DC area events and restaurants.

It got me thinking, what am I going to do for Jesus before He returns or calls me home? Who do I need to share the Gospel with? Where do I want to invest the time and talents that God has given me?

Your list could include things that seem big or relatively small. What matters is that you are investing in the Kingdom of God.

Feel free to share a few if you like!