Sin is apart of our life. No
matter how great we are in the faith; sin has a funny way of catching up with
us all. Some of you that just read what I wrote probably just turned your nose
up because you don’t feel that you have any issue with sin. You are probably thinking this because you
don’t struggle (anymore) with sexual immortality, cheating, lying, drugs or
alcohol but did you know that sin is sin in the eyes of the Lord. Yes, talking about people (even when they
deserve it) is sinful; making people the butt of your jokes (even when it’s
funny) is sinful. Yes, not doing the scripturally based thing your Pastor asks
you to do is ungodly. Yes, not doing
what your boss tells you to do is ungodly.
Sin captures us is what Proverbs
is telling us. It’s no wonder once we go
there…it is hard to get out of it. Paul
says when I would do right evil was every present. I want to do the right things Paul is saying
but the sin in me has captured me and now it appears I can’t escape it! At my
church this would be a good time to insert two words “BUT GOD.” God has given
us a plan of escape. He has given us an escape
from sin, he has given us a way around sin, he has given us a way through
sin…but it takes the discipline of our will to line it’s self with his will.
You can’t expect to do what you want to do and be in right standing with God.
Our challenge today is to line our will with
his will.
It’s only when we do this
that we can truly magnified God not only in our words but also in our actions
and deeds. We all have fallen short of
the glory of God…. but remember to insert two words…. BUT GOD…has not only
loved us but he has rescued us and given us a plan of escape from the pitfall
of sin.
Let’s pray- Father we thank
you that we can escape sin if we follow your plan. You are truly good to us! We see your
goodness in the day-to-day deeds like a home, car and a job but most of all we
see that you’re good because while we were yet in our sins. You sent Jesus to
do for us…. therefore affording us salvation through the passion and sacrifice
of Christ. There are no words to describe this gift so today…. we simply
say…Thank You!
Have a great day!
Juanita
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