“For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?” – 1 Peter 4:17
As I was driving just the other day, I noticed a car that had been pulled over by a local policeman. It was a shiny metallic blue Chevy Corvette and the driver was a young man, who couldn’t be more than 20. Quickly my mind raced to the conclusion that this young man must have been speeding and it was justified that the police officer would write him a ticket.
How much more guilty am I though. It’s easy to look at someone else’s circumstance and think they deserve it, but it is so much more difficult to look at my own life and think the same thing. We have a tendency to focus on the good things we do in life and hold actions up for all to see, yet keep our mistakes, unrighteousness and bad habits hidden away. We can hide these things from the world if we are careful, but often times we lump God in with the world.
God knows our transgressions and our sinful nature. Whether we try to hide it from Him or not, He is fully aware of our actions and thoughts. It is important to bring these things into your conversations with God. How can we begin the process of repentance, healing and eliminating the guilt associated with these actions if we’re not willing to put them on the table. Once dealt with, we become stronger and more prepared to help others with similar problems. We become agents of God’s mercies by going through the pain and suffering ourselves.
The Bible is clear - God will judge the just and the unjust in do time. I’d rather ensure that my sins and transgressions have been dealt with prior to that time, so that God can use me to the fullest to help others as needed. Start today won’t you?
How much more guilty am I though. It’s easy to look at someone else’s circumstance and think they deserve it, but it is so much more difficult to look at my own life and think the same thing. We have a tendency to focus on the good things we do in life and hold actions up for all to see, yet keep our mistakes, unrighteousness and bad habits hidden away. We can hide these things from the world if we are careful, but often times we lump God in with the world.
God knows our transgressions and our sinful nature. Whether we try to hide it from Him or not, He is fully aware of our actions and thoughts. It is important to bring these things into your conversations with God. How can we begin the process of repentance, healing and eliminating the guilt associated with these actions if we’re not willing to put them on the table. Once dealt with, we become stronger and more prepared to help others with similar problems. We become agents of God’s mercies by going through the pain and suffering ourselves.
The Bible is clear - God will judge the just and the unjust in do time. I’d rather ensure that my sins and transgressions have been dealt with prior to that time, so that God can use me to the fullest to help others as needed. Start today won’t you?
Prayer:
Almighty God,
We come before You, sinners and unclean in our actions. Please forgive us for our unrighteousness and our deceitful ways. Teach us, oh Lord, to walk upright and holy in Your presence in all that we do. Help us to turn from our sins and look to You for strength against the temptation that lie at the door in waiting. Our trust is in You. In Your name we pray – Amen
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Almighty God,
We come before You, sinners and unclean in our actions. Please forgive us for our unrighteousness and our deceitful ways. Teach us, oh Lord, to walk upright and holy in Your presence in all that we do. Help us to turn from our sins and look to You for strength against the temptation that lie at the door in waiting. Our trust is in You. In Your name we pray – Amen
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©Sondove Enterprises, 2011
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