Today was a very full day.  After the morning worship service I drove out to the Prison to visit an inmate in the Clements Unit.  I came in contact with this man through a URC elder in another state who has been discipling him through correspondance Bible Study.

It is truly a picture of God's grace.  This man, who has been in prison for over 30 years has been gripped by God's grace, and has been given new life in Christ, He has been given an unfailing hope.

All mankind is incarcerated in sin and death.  We all deserve to be eternally locked up in hell.  However, Christ has taken our punishment and given us his perfect righteousness.  Instead of being damned, we are adopted.  We are members of God's family!  There is no greater gift.  There is no pearl of greater worth, and yet salvation cannot be purchased with money or works.  It is free!