With Jesus Christ, true and lasting transformation is possible. I personally know God wasn’t sleeping when he created us.
The wonderful news of the gospel is that God makes sinful people (read – all of us) into new creations if we’re willing to accept his unconditional grace. Jesus’ offer of a new identity as a child of God – and the possibility of living a changed life empowered by the Holy Spirit – is open to everyone who would receive it. As God’s people, it is our mission to speak this message of transformative grace into specific situations, where it is needed. In him, people struggling with insecurities and addictions can experience real freedom. Those burdened with guilt and shame can find forgiveness and peace. Those wrestling with gender confusion and sexuality can discover their true identity as sons and daughters of God. Yet, many vital Christian ministries offering this hope are encountering resistance and silencing – all because our culture denies the reality that we are sinners in need of the transformative power of Jesus. The UK government wants to ban what it calls ‘conversion therapy’, which could include a ban on voluntary conversations about sex and sexuality with your local pastor; receiving professional counselling for unwanted sexual attractions including paedophilia; it could even ban prayer for those who are struggling with their sexuality or gender.
Yet, we are called to share the gospel’s changing power with the world, to help those in need, to share the message of hope and transformation to every part of our broken society. We must remain free to help those seeking change. We must remain free to change. Will you stand with us?
About The Author
Harrison Okafor
editor
Judith is a believer, a lover of Christ and a Gospel freak person. A passionate gospel blogger and press writer. I work with GospelHitsNaija.net Media, no 1 Gospel music platform.
