To the One Worn Down by the Mix-Up:
You love Jesus. You’ve tried hard to live for Him. You love the Bible. You’ve memorized Scripture, confessed your sins, and promised to do better. But somewhere along the way, the gospel stopped feeling like good news. It started to feel like a never-ending treadmill, where you are always running, never arriving. Maybe you were told to live a holy life, but no one told you where the power comes from. You heard grace in theory… but law in tone It's no wonder you’re tired, no wonder you feel like giving up. Because you were never meant to carry what Christ already bore. Let me try to make the distinction clear: The law commands. The gospel declares. The law commands, "Do this and live.” The gospel declares, "It is finished." The law reveals your sin and inability. The gospel reveals your Savior. Both are good. Both come from God. But they’re not the same, and they must not be confused. When we mix them, we crush the weary and puff up the proud. We produce actors and burnouts. People who are faking it, and people who are fading away. But the gospel, my friend, the gospel gives life. It doesn’t demand change to earn God’s love. It gives God’s love freely… and that changes everything. Yes, we must heed the law; we need to see our need. But don’t stop there. Let the gospel ring out. Not grace with conditions, but Jesus for you, in your place. Crucified, risen, and freely given to all who believe. He did it all, everything required, and He did it all for you. If you're crushed, know that He was crushed for you. If you're tired, know that He gives rest. If you're unsure, know that He is your surety. Come to Jesus again, or maybe for the first time, fall into the arms of grace that has always been running after you. - A Fellow Sinner Who Found Rest in the Gospel