Words of Encouragement
God hates sin. Don't you? I know I do. But isn't it amazing how we'll fall back into the same old traps again and again. This is where John, the tender Shepherd that he was, hits the nail on the head. The goal is to not sin even one sin. But, knowing our struggle against the flesh, John also gives assurance to those of us trying to live faithful and pure lives. He wants us to know that when we do sin, the Sacrifice for our sins, God's Son, is also our defense attorney who proclaims us sinless by his blood! So let's draw close to Christ. Let's trust in his power and grace to sustain us and carry us through. When we do, he will!
The scripture reading this week is from 1 John 2:1
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
Let us go to our Father in prayer.
God, no one and nothing is like you. We did not have to provide the sacrifice for our sins. Even though our sins broke your heart, you provided that sacrifice. Please use us today as we try to give ourself, our life, and our future back to you as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to you as we try to say thank you for your grace.
Through Jesus, and in his name we pray.
Amen