Have you ever seen a highlight video of a famous athlete? When the editors compile the highlights, you don’t see any missed shots, dropped passes, strikeouts, or mistakes of any sort. Every clip shows success; failure is nowhere in the highlights.

In Revelation 14:13 we read:
Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”
“Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

Christians have been washed clean through faith in Jesus Christ. They are blessed, even when they die, because Jesus has taken away all their sins. In fact, the verse pictures a highlight video of a believer’s life. All the failures and sins are gone because of Jesus. All that is remembered is the deeds — the acts of service that flowed from faith.

Using the gifts and situations God has put in your life, you are making a highlight video! Love and serve others. Be selfless in all you do. Trust in your Lord to bless every situation you encounter.

From God’s perspective in heaven, your sin is gone. All that remains are the good deeds you do in Jesus’ name. So serve with joy because Jesus has taken away all your sins!

 

Pastor Aufdemberg

Pastor Kneser

Pastor Wempner

Pastor Zarling