The saying goes... "seeing is believing" and in the case of this gun, it is SO TRUE. This past week, a "RURAL KING" opened in Zephyrhills, Florida and there in a glass case, one was for sale. For way over a year, I thought this picture was a joke, but now I am a believer!
Can you imagine the recoil on this "little jewel"??? That too, must be hard to believe!!! And, speaking of belief...
Titus, Chapter 2 (WEB)
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, 12 instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age; 13 looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works. (emp. added, vss. 3f.)
Jesus' life and death and resurrection is the most documented event in human history and yet many will still not believe! Just like that 50 caliber handgun, many will just have to see to believe. But, for those still alive when Jesus returns, it will be too late. How sad!
Yet, today, there is still time, there is still hope and the opportunity to become a faithful follower and reap the eternal benefits Jesus offers. And, the GOOD NEWS will truly be GOOD NEWS- if you obey his GOSPEL!!!
Remember "doubting Thomas"...
John, Chapter 20 (WEB)
24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, wasn’t with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord!”
But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
26 After eight days again his disciples were inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, the doors being locked, and stood in the middle, and said, “Peace be to you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Reach here your finger, and see my hands. Reach here your hand, and put it into my side. Don’t be unbelieving, but believing.”
28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed.” (emp. added, vs. 29)
But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
26 After eight days again his disciples were inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, the doors being locked, and stood in the middle, and said, “Peace be to you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Reach here your finger, and see my hands. Reach here your hand, and put it into my side. Don’t be unbelieving, but believing.”
28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed.” (emp. added, vs. 29)