Dixon responded to the call and immediately began CPR on the child.  He was able to resuscitate the little boy.  The child was taken to a local hospital and was doing well, the police department later reported.

Speaking of Officer Dixon, the child’s mother told FOX5 Atlanta, “I think he is an angel sent here from God.  His presence was very needed at that time.” *

The Apostle Paul described the fatal condition of those in sin: “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air” (Ephesians 2:1-2a NIV).

But, the Apostle continues, God sent Jesus to rescue us: “But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions – it is by grace you have been saved.  And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages He might show the incomparable riches of His grace, expressed in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.  For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:4-9 NIV).

At just the right time (Galatians 4:4), when we desperately needed Him (Romans 5:6), God sent Jesus to rescue us from sin (Galatians 1:4).  When we accept His offer of salvation, He washes away our sin (Acts 22:16) and gives us the gift of eternal life (Romans 6:23).

Now is the time to accept His gracious offer (2 Corinthians 6:2).

Won’t YOU?

-- David A. Sargent