Accepted

He said to me, My grace is enough for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.  So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NET

Many have approached the word of God with doubts and contempt. The Bible is under constant attack from those who would seek to 'prove' that it is wrong, or contains false teachings, just as the thief hanging beside Jesus, with the same level of skepticism, challenged Jesus to 'prove' that He was the Son of God by bringing Himself down from the cross. 

But wow my friends, God doesn't retaliate or become angry when we try to test Him, He doesn't attack us or abandon us. When we honestly approach Him we can know that we are prized and accepted in spite of past indiscretions. 

His true love and mercy can subdue our doubts and sooth our pain. When we come to Him without excuse and offer our heart and soul to Him, we can experience the awesome love and grace of the Lord.  Amazing grace!

Jesus never strayed from His unconditional love and acceptance towards people. His death is a testimony that salvation is a reality for all of us when we voice our faith. Jesus gave us a lesson in forgiveness while He hung there upon the cross suffering for us, dying for us.

And so, know this. God has always loved us, and still does. He accepts us under the grace of Jesus Christ.