This week we started a new series, Why? The Answers to the Questions We All Have, at SCG! In the series, we’re asking the question, “Why?” out loud, as together we look for the answers to the questions we all ask. Questions like, “Why should I trust God?”; “Why can’t I do this on my own?”; “Why am I never satisfied?” and more!

At the heart of all the questions we have about God, is the question, “Can I really trust Him?” We wonder if God really loves us. We wonder if we’re really good enough for God to love us. No matter how you might answer that question, the reality is, there is a God who not only loves you, but made a way for you to know and experience life in Him. By an act of God’s grace or unmerited favor, God did for mankind, what we could not do for ourselves. At the cross, God satisfied the sin debt and adopted all who would believe in Him. God’s grace not only secures our salvation, but also sanctifies us (or grows us) to maturity.

In Mark 5:24-34, there’s a story of a woman who trusted in Jesus when others had failed her. Just being a woman in that ancient culture meant that she was not well-respected and she was most likely shunned by her community because of the nature of her lengthy sickness. But she was determined to push through the barriers and connect with the God who she believed could heal her. When Jesus healed her, He also commanded her to reveal herself. And Jesus made it clear that she was healed because of her faith…not her status, abilities or virtue! Our God wants us to come to Him as we are, unashamed and totally vulnerable, as we place our faith in Him.

Do you believe that God loves you? He proved it to you at the cross! Because of His sacrificial love, you can trust Him! To elaborate on this point, have a listen to our Senior Pastor’s message this weekend…