The malls in America are, in my humble opinion, much more extravagant than the ones in the Philippines. More stores, more brands, more food court options; there is never a lack of choice. Still, the malls here boast a vast array of things to purchase.
As we traversed the floors, exploring and purchasing necessary materials, I was stopped by a sight that struck me.
Yet, for a country so full of religion, I saw something much sadder. Through our many conversations, some aren’t assured of the cost of their salvation, wondering what extra good deeds must be done to balance the eternal toll of entering heaven. How many good deeds does it take to buy Jesus’ forgiveness and mercy? Who could pay such a price?
As Jesus laid down His life for us, we must choose to believe in Him and lay down our life for Him. The price of salvation is obtained through faith alone in the mighty work of Jesus. You cannot buy a ticket to Heaven with earthly money, but the Lord has paid for your ticket, if only you will accept such generosity.
For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. God chose him as your ransom long before the world began, but now in these last days he has been revealed for your sake. -1 Peter 1:18-20 NLT
Philippine Summer Team, Camiguin