Like a potato chip, so many things in this world offer fleeting gratification. As Christians we look to God who provided something that lasts: eternal life.
When we look at our lives and our hearts we don't often see peace. But peace doesn't come from within ourselves, it comes from what Jesus has done for you. Jesus' wounds are reminders that he paid for your wrongdoing and now you can have peace with God.
The view from an airplane window is pretty amazing. Everything looks so small and far away. Sometimes God's grace looks small and far away, but the Bible tells us about Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, all done for YOU! God's grace is close and personal. God's grace is for YOU!
It's important to put your faith in something that has the strength to carry you through the difficulties of life. The one place you should put your faith is in Jesus. He lived for you, died in your place, and rose again to prove your sins are forgiven.
We entrust valuable things to responsible people to keep them safe. The same is true of our most precious possession, eternal life. We can have peace knowing Jesus safeguards our salvation.
As we witness confirmations in our Lutheran church, we are reminded of our commitment to our faith. In Revelation 2:10, Jesus promises the crown of life to those faithful unto death. Jesus wore our crown of shame, bearing our sins on the cross, so we may inherit eternal life.