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I'm willing to bet that at some point in your life you have checked the help wanted ads. Or at least you have been looking for someplace with a Help Wanted sign in the window. Anyone who wants to succeed in life is always looking at ways to improve themselves. For some it's a better job.
We scour the ads looking for something that offers the right hours, the right location, the right pay. We fill out application after application until finally we have if not 'the' job at least 'a' job to help pay the bills. We will continue to search until we find the job that we are looking for.
What if while scrolling through the Sunday papers we saw the following ad?
HELP WANTED
Must be willing to endure great hardship, ridicule and betrayal.
Must be able to perform miracles. Must be understanding, loving,
forgiving. Must be willing to give all you have - even your life.
How many of us would apply for this job? I can't see the line for this particular job as being very long. I honestly don't see anyone in this line.
There was a person who answered this ad, though. Jesus. He knew what was coming, He knew there would be ridicule, pain, humiliation, betrayal. But still, He answered the call.
He has a job for us but many are reluctant to answer this ad.
HELP WANTED
Must be willing to take up your cross and follow me.
May be shunned or ridiculed by peers. May endure
hardship. Benefits include salvation, blessings you
could never dream of and eternal life. Qulaifications:
Admit, Believe, Confess
So simple. Just admit you are a sinner, believe that Jesus died for your sins and confess to others. Then tell your story to others; friends, neighbors, co-workers,family, people you meet on the bus, in the store, at the laundromat. The important thing is TELL YOUR STORY!
How about it? Are you willing to answer the ad?
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