The Wordless Book

Green reminds us of living things: grass, trees, and new growth. God is the giver of life, and He wants us to know Him. Jesus says in John chapter ten, verse ten, that He came so we might have life, and have it more abundantly. God offers more than simply getting through each day. He invites us into a life with Him, a life that can keep growing. But there is a problem that keeps us from enjoying that relationship as we should. That's what the next color shows us.

Black reminds us of the darkness of sin. Sin is choosing our ways over God's ways. Romans chapter three, verse twenty-three, says that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory. That includes me and you. Sin separates us from a holy God. We cannot erase it by doing enough good things. Yet God loves us and has made a way for us to be forgiven. The next color shows how.

Red reminds us of the blood Jesus shed on the cross. Romans chapter five, verse eight, tells us that God demonstrated His love for us while we were still sinners: Christ died for us. Jesus never sinned, yet He willingly took the punishment for sin. He died in our place, and He rose from the dead. His sacrifice shows just how much God loves us. We cannot save ourselves, but Jesus can save us.

White reminds us of cleansing and forgiveness. First John chapter one, verse nine, tells us that God is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness when we confess our sins. When we turn to Jesus, admit our sin, and trust Him as Savior, we can receive the forgiveness we need. Salvation is His gift of grace, not our reward for being good enough. And God offers us a future more beautiful than anything we can imagine.

Gold reminds us of heaven and the wonderful future God has promised. Jesus says in John chapter fourteen, verse two, that in His Father's house are many mansions and that He goes to prepare a place for His people. Heaven is not simply a place with wonderful things. It is the joy of being with the Lord forever.

So these colors tell us one story: God gives life; sin is our problem; Jesus died and rose again for us; forgiveness is available through Him; and eternal life with God is His promise. If you would like to repent of your sin and place your faith in Jesus, would you like to pray with me? Only pray if this is what you sincerely want to tell God.