In spite of the sin and rebellion that God knew lurked in the very next
generation of Noah’s sons and would increase with every subsequent
generation, God committed Himself to spare the earth His previous
judgments. While He did not remove the curse He had placed on Planet
Earth following Adam and Eve’s sin in the Garden, He vowed He would not
increase the curse. And He promised that never again would He destroy
all life on the planet as He had done during the Flood.
As evidence that He was good and would keep His promise, God pointed to
the very cycles in nature. As you and I see the winter snows give way
to spring flowers and the summer’s heat give way to autumn’s briskness,
we are reminded that in back of the changes is the God Who never
changes. The sun that rises every morning and sets every evening, the
stars that come out in the night sky, and the moon that goes through its
monthly phases--all reveal the glory of God, Who is good! How do your
daily habits and lifestyle bear witness to the glory of God?
God’s Story, (Nashville: W Publishing, 1997).
Putting Others' Problems First
Today's Bible Verse...
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.—1 John 1:9
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Confessing
our sins means that we view our sin the same way that God does — the
same revulsion and disdain for them. This kind of confession opens our
hearts to the flood of heaven's grace (see Psalm 51). God shares with us
the sweet liberation from sin that Jesus purchased at Calvary; our sins
are not only forgiven, but we are purified. We are no longer sinners
and the stain of that sin is removed as well. We are clean, perfect, and
without spot because of God's purifying grace (Col. 1:21-22). Now let's
live in a way that is reflective of this incredible gift!
My Prayer...
Father, I do confess to you my sins! Please forgive me for... (please verbalize to God specifically your sins) Thank you for letting me be honest with you and share with you my frustration and my sorrow for them. Please liberate me from their power in my life and give me the confidence that you have not only forgiven them, but that you have made me pure and holy. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.Have A Blessed Day...
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