Your Open Word e-Devotional for July 14th

Published: Fri, 07/14/17

Hello ,

Utility bills can cause unwelcome surprises from time to time, but "unwelcome" might be a less sufficient description for one man than "impossible." Kieran Healy of Raleigh, North Carolina received notification of his upcoming water bill recently, which at first appeared normal with a $189.92 charge. But then he saw the additional service charge, which tacked on an additional $99,999,999 charge.

Apparently confident that he hadn't used that much water the previous month, Healy jokingly asked his water provider on Twitter if he could make installment payments on the balance. The company issued a hurried apology, citing an error in the software of a third party company that helps send out payment reminders.

The idea of a $100,000,000 debt might be difficult to grasp for many people due to its size. Yet, compared to the debt paid by Jesus Christ on our behalf, $100,000,000 simply seems inconsequential.

"He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."  2 Corinthians 5:21

May this verse bring comfort and strength to your heart today, and may other people see Jesus in you and I as we encounter them. That's my prayer for us!

Have a great day and God bless!




Pastor Mike / The Open Word