I have some money. That's always a good thing unless you've stolen it and the police are looking for you. I have some expenses. That's where the money I have will be going. If someone looked into my books, they would think I was doing well, and when some look at me they wish they had the stuff I have. I look at some of these people who look at me and wish I had their life. I wish I was married, sometimes, yet some married people wish they were like me, sometimes.
I am rich by virtue of my position in Christ, yet sometimes I wish I didn't know the truth so that I could indulge my lusts and cravings. I know sin has some fun in it but I also know that the pain far outweighs the pleasure it momentarily provides. There is a constant struggle to ignore the spirit and gratify the flesh but the flesh is a harsh master, the spirit is too gracious and gentle.
Perhaps we share similar struggles, you and I. Maybe you fall so many times into sin that you doubt the possibility of any more grace. God consistently reaches out to us in love, showing us that He is always willing to pardon. He isn't a harsh Judge waiting to punish you for every crime you commit. There is mercy at the cross. I'll meet you there.
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