Peacekeepers

Thank you. Thank you for the job that you do protecting society and instilling law and order. Thank you for the dangers that you face and the sacrifices that you make so that the rest of us can live in peace and safety. Thank you for your willingness to put your own life at risk for the benefit of others. I know that some people do not appreciate you or your work. I know that some people have a slight regard for the dangers that you face. I know that some people only complain about you until the day they need you. However, I thank you, I appreciate you and I am thankful that you are there.

There was another who was willing to make a sacrifice for others and put the need of others before his own life – that one is Jesus Christ. The reason we have criminals, courts and prisons is because of the effect of sin. People are thieves, murderers and rapists because they are sinners. The problem is that “all have sinned” (Rom. 3:23). Some people allow their sin nature to manifest itself in more heinous ways that others, but the truth is that every one of us have sinned against God and society in one way or another. Romans 6:23 tells us the penalty of that sin, “For the wages of sin is death…” This death is not only physical but also a spiritual existence apart from God in what the Bible calls the “lake of fire,” (Rev. 21:8). Most law enforcement officials have experienced the frustration of a criminal “getting off” because of a “technicality.” However, that will not be the case before the Judge of all the Earth, the Lord Jesus Christ, because the Bible says, “Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God,” (Rom.3:19). The Bible also tells us that those (everyone) who have sinned against God will experience two deaths, “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire,” (Rev. 20:14-15).

The good news is that Jesus Christ came and voluntarily offered Himself as the Lamb of God on Calvary’s cross to pay for man’s sin and save us from this eternal fire (Rom. 5:8; He became sin for us…; by the sacrifice of himself…). This payment for sin can only be appropriated by faith (For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast,” (Eph. 2:8-9). A person cannot be good enough, religious enough, rich enough, or self-sacrificing enough to secure forgiveness of sin and the salvation of their eternal soul themselves. That is why Jesus came (“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us…”Titus 3:5). Salvation is a free gift paid for by Jesus Christ on the cross. This free gift, as with all other free gifts must be received and John 1:12-13 tells us, “But as many as received Him, to them gave He the power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” Romans 10:13 tell us how, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

If you would like to receive this free gift of eternal life you can, right now – right where you are. Pray to God and ask Him for this wonderful gift. Pray sincerely from your heart something like this, “Dear Lord even though I am involved in law enforcement I realize that I have broken your laws and sinned against you. I also realize that I need Jesus Christ as my Savior to deliver me from the just punishment of my sin and now call upon Him asking Him to forgive my sins and save my soul by His grace. I now take Jesus Christ and Him alone, as my Savior. Amen.” If you prayed this prayer, on the authority of the Word of God, you are saved (I John 5:13). The next thing you should do is find a good Bible believing church and tell the pastor that you have received Christ as Savior. If you would like help finding a good church in your area please contact the church printed on this pamphlet. If you would like some free literature to help you in the Christian life please write to the address below. Congratulations on making the most important decision of your life and thanks again for all you do for society.

By Dr. George Alquist Jr.