A Beautiful Story

Tamar the prostitute.
Rahab the harlot.
Ruth the widow.
Bathsheba just another woman.
Mary the virgin.

These five women tell a beautiful story through each of their lives. It is the most beautiful story ever told, the story of salvation. For those of you who have accepted Christ as your Savior, I hope that this reminds you of where you once were and where you now are in Christ. For those of you who have not accepted this gift, please keep reading. You do not know what you are missing.

First, Tamar is an example of each one of us. She is in the line of Christ because of sin. She made herself a prostitute to get what she wanted. Just like Tamar, we are all sinners in need of salvation. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" I need a Savior. You need a Savior. Without him, there is no hope. But the story continues.

Rahab is a woman of faith. In order to receive this gift of salvation, each person must individually place his faith in Jesus Christ. He is the only one who has the power to save you from your sin. John 14:6 says, "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." And Acts 16:31 says, "Believe on The Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved." It is His promise to us. If you trust Him in faith, He will save you. But how can he do this?

It is a gift of grace. Ruth was graciously taken in marriage by Boaz. He did not have to marry her, but he showed grace - undeserved kindness. We go through this life with very little, if any, thought for God, yet He chose to save you from your sin. It is only by His grace - His undeserved kindness - that we are saved. Ephesians 2:8-9 - "For by grace are we saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Where does His power to save come from? The death of another. Bathsheba is in the line of Christ because David murdered her husband. Jesus Christ died willingly for your sins. It is by his blood that you are saved from death. Ephesians 2:13 says, "But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ." But He did not remain dead. He rose again the third day after his death, and now, He lives in heaven. My Savior lives!

You may ask, "Why me?" Mary was chosen to carry the Savior of the world, and God chose to save you! John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." God's gift of salvation is free to all people, including you! It doesn't matter what you've done. Simply call out to Him and accept His gift.

Christian, this beautiful story is already yours! Tell someone about it! Friend, if you don't know Christ as your Savior, ask him to be yours today!