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by Seth Hoffman 
Nuclear fallout. Wikipedia says nuclear fallout is the 'residual radiation hazard from a nuclear explosion, so named because it "falls out" of the atmosphere into which it is spread during the explosion. It commonly refers to the radioactive dust created when a nuclear weapon explodes. This radioactive dust, consisting of hot particles, is a kind of radioactive contamination.' Nuclear fallout occurs after a single, powerful event that ends up bringing degenerative transformation to everything it encounters. Terribly destructive. Highly corrosive. Always deadly. Last night I was listening to a great song with amazing imagery. The first line is, "Caught in the mercy fallout, I found hope, found life, found all I need; You're all I need." Instead of the destruction that comes with the single event of a nuclear explosion, the single, historical event of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ has led to a mercy fallout that has transformed broken lives, hardened sinners, and stuffy religious people for centuries. Restoration instead of destruction; transformation, instead of corrosion; life instead of death. Instead of the corrosion that comes from the sin in this fractured world, Jesus transforms us by offering hope, life and satisfaction in the shadow of the cross. It is there, at the foot of the cross, that we find grace for our failures, life for our failing, healing for our brokenness. I've been caught in the mercy fallout of God. God doesn't accept anyone because they're all put together. The only thing I contribute to the mercy God has given is the sin that requires the mercy. God is wonderfully gracious and invites all to find refuge and grace in him. Are you weary? Jesus is for you. In Matthew 11, Jesus says this: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
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