Saturday, August 25, 2012

It's my fault but His Grace

Luke 23:39-43

Hanging upon a cross two criminals meet Jesus and soon they discover who they really are. One cares only about his physical safety, not caring about the sins he has committed that lead to his punishment. His only concern was with having God get him out of the mess he had gotten himself into. The criminal who admitted his faults and understood his wrongs willing accepted the punishment that was to come. He was well aware of his sins and how his poor choices lead him to the position he was currently in. Jesus spoke and told the repentant criminal "Today you we will be with me in Paradise." Jesus only spoke to the criminal that had opened his heart to accept Him, while the other had his heart set only on his physical salvation. Theses two men meet Jesus at the same time a
nd each was able to see to the core of their hearts. One only wanted Jesus to be a "genie" in a bottle and give him what physically wanted. The other only wanted Jesus and nothing else. Both men prayed to Jesus for specific results but only one was saved. Your sins may have lead you to a uncomfortable situation and now you are crying out to Jesus to save you from the consequences of your actions. But I implore you to seek Jesus to show you your heart and to change your ways. Let us not mimic the self seeking criminal who only cared about what Jesus could do for him. But instead when we are faced with self inflicted adversity let us use it as an opportunity to seek the Lord and change our ways. Stay focused, you can do this! 





"In His JOY!"

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