When you are offended, what’s the cure? Forgiveness!
In Christ; abundant life! John 10:10b
Sermons on Luke
When we take inventory of our lives, we discover that we all have some issues in our lives that are less than stellar. Instead of judging, when we witness the sins of others, it is better to ask the Lord for eyes to see them the way He does.
If we live long enough, just like Jesus, we will all face our Gethsemane.
Aren’t you glad our Lord doesn’t make a distinction on a person’s nationality, gender, social class, intellect, or outward appearance? Man is wrapped up in those things, but not our Lord. Jesus died for ALL!
It’s disconcerting that we treat sin as no big deal. In our efforts to shield ourselves from shame, we have replaced the stigma of sin with the comfort of normalcy.
God has given us the tool of thanksgiving to pave the way for our total deliverance.
Sometimes we see “waiting” as a non-productive stance; yet, nothing can be further from the truth.
The tools of Satan that cause division among God’s children cannot stand against God’s love! 1 Corinthians 13:7 (Phillips NT), “[God’s] love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of its hope; it can outlast anything. It is, in fact, the one thing that still stands when all else…
When Satan uses the support tool of abandonment, he encourages you to take matters into your own hands. He uses the tool of pride!
After Satan has tempted you with dissatisfaction which led to disconnection, true to his nature; he abandons you.