The Bad News and the Good News



Hanging around by a corner of one of the many streets she frequented, the darkness of the night covered her as she stood there, waiting for someone to pick her up.

Her long, curly hair was neatly combed. Her beautiful face donned with a light make-up that made her look even more attractive. She had those beautiful pair of hazel-colored irises that attracted many which what she wanted. It was her hope every night as she tried to earn money by using the only career she had ever known: prostitution.


She was able to survive and make a living doing it this way. For many years, she had done it, yet, her age said she was only 19 years old.


Waddling as she made her way through the Female Intake yard of the prison, with her shoulders low, she appeared weary from being caught and arrested by the police officer patrolling that area where she was. This was not the only incarceration recorded for her. She was in and out of the jail many, many times for the same violations. Unfortunately, she was risking her health, too and that of the precious child she was carrying in her womb. Her first pregnancy and she was on her 8th month, ready anytime to deliver a precious baby.


Delivering a baby is a painful experience we, women, who had children, had to endure. Women have different views about it. Some loved it, some didn’t care. But we inherited the painful process of delivering from our ancestor “Eve” who disobeyed God, along with her husband “Adam”. Don’t get me wrong! Babies are blessings from the Lord. I’m only talking about the process of giving birth.


“You will bear children with intense pain and suffering.”- Genesis 3:16


Yes, we all inherited the sinful nature of Adam and Eve. Their disobedience and fall from God’s gracious presence affected all creation. Sins separate us from God because they lead to spiritual death. Sins and God don’t mix because God is holy, righteous, and pure! This is the “BAD NEWS”.


But there is a way to be declared “not guilty”. That way is to trust in Jesus Christ to take away our sins. No matter what background we have or past behaviors we did, God’s solution is available to all of us - putting our confidence in Christ to forgive our sins, make us right with God and to empower our lives the way Jesus taught us.


By virgin birth, Jesus was also born to this world. “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and he will be called Immanuel [meaning “God with us”].” - Matthew 1:23. Jesus’ conception and birth are supernatural events that are beyond human reasoning. Mary’s child [Jesus] was conceived by the Holy Spirit. So, Jesus did not inherit Adam and Eve’s sins.


“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.” - John 3:16,17


And this is the “GOOD NEWS”. When we put our trust and confidence in Jesus, He alone can save us. Save us from what? From “eternal condemnation”. Hell is the place where people who are spiritually dead go.


The pregnant, beautiful young woman changed to the prison-issued uniforms. Just like others, she is a sinner. Unfortunately, it’s you and me, too. It’s all of us…

We are all “prostitutes” when our backs are turned on One Holy God. We are “prostitutes” when we are worshiping idols, instead of Him. “Go and marry a prostitute, so some of her children will be born to you from other men. This will illustrate the way my people have been untrue to me, openly committing adultery against the Lord by worshiping other gods.” -Hosea 1:2


All I could do was to utter a prayer for her. And for me…


Romans 5:18,19 - "Yes, Adam's one sin brought condemnation upon everyone, but Christ's one act of righteousness makes all people right in God's sight and gives them life. Because one person disobeyed God, many people became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many people will be made right in God's sight."

16 comments:

  1. Amen. We are definitely prostitutes when we have our backs turned to our Lord. Thankfully, GOD has a better plan for us when we repent.

    By HIS mercy and in the grip of HIS grace,
    Andrea

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  2. Oh Rosel, God bless this young woman. So many people are hurting, desperate, and need deliverance.

    God help all of us. So true my friend.

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  3. This is an interesting thought. May God save us all and keep us a pure Bride for Himself.

    Hugs,
    Mary

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  4. My Dear Sister Rosel,

    This is such a fallen and broken world that we live in today.

    “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.” - John 3:16,17

    All Love, Praise, Honor, Glory and Thanksgiving to our Almighty King and Savior of the world.

    You so touch my mind, heart and soul every time I come here. Thank you my precious friend. What a powerful post today.

    Love, Hugs, Peace & Blessings
    Alleluiabelle

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  5. Rosel,

    You know Rosel.....you may be the ONLY one on earth who are praying for these people the Lord puts into your path. Thankyou for being obedient to the call. and then for sharing with all of those who come to your blog to share the ONE who saves, forgives, heals and reforms!

    Thankyou for your prayers for all of us as well, I could just see you as you were describing praying so hard and it just brought me such joy and a huge smile today.....much needed.

    I love you my dear dear friend!

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  6. My heart goes out to this young woman. So lost, and void of a revelation of Gods love for her. My heart goes out to her unborn child...

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  7. I read a book last year that talked about the process of degradation in a young girls life that leads her to prostitution. It was horribly painful to read. These girls are doing wrong (as are the men who visit them), but they are hurting terribly. They need love from people, not the exploitation they are receiving, and they need to know the love of the Father. Thank you for your compassion for them.

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  8. I am so glad that God is a God of Good News! That He brings redemption and restoration with Him! and that all of us who look to someone or something else to meet our needs who suffer from the addiction of spiritual prostitution, and all who have fallen into physical prostitution can be set free if we would accept the free hand of our loving God to reach out and save us.

    I love your heart so much Rosel.

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  9. WOW! I am completely at a loss for words because I never thought of our life like this before!

    Makes me look at things in an entirely different perspective.

    Praying for this young girl that hopefully her baby will be healthy and she gives up this life to take care of her child and she finds God!

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

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  10. Thank you for lifting the lost before the king.

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  11. As I read I thought of:

    GRACE

    REPENTANCE

    REDEMPTION

    IN JESUS NAME!!

    Thanks for sharing with us dear sister.

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  13. Thanks so much for commenting and for your prayers. Knowing that my friends were praying help me over these last few months. Mom is with the Lord now and we must go on until the time He calls us home.

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  14. We long ago forgot what we were saved from...we prefer to focus on what we are saved into (peace, love, contentment ets) But like you said, we are saved from eternal condemnation! Once again your eyes were opened to learning from what you see around you. Thank you for letting me into this world of yours!

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  15. Great post Rosel. You know God is using you to reach those He has placed in your path. I love you my friend. Please keep me in your prayers. I am facing fear head on . . . I know God is directing my steps. The calling God has instilled in my heart can not be over looked now. Since you are in the police family you know there are many of us that are in need of a Savior. God has given me the boldness to speak of His love, His kindness and His Great Salvation. Please remember in prayer on Aug. 1st as I speak to police families and give testimony of His great love. I will let you know how everything turns out after the event. Please pray for me my friend. I love you.
    Your sister in Christ,
    Bren

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