November 8 Living Faithfully Romans 6:1-2
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? (Romans 6:1-2)
Over the past several weeks, I have been presented with a number of opportunities to counsel, guide, and assist fellow travelers, along this journey of life. Amazingly, one reality stands out as a sad and disturbing fact! Every single one of the individuals were not interested in change or repentance or atonement, they were seeking approval for their sinful activities and had no thoughts of remorse. Sadly, when I would not offer some sort of approval or “absolution,” they ended our communications, and were angry when they departed. Wow! If you recall, when Jesus told the prostitute that He did not condemn her, he closed His statement with clear instructions. He told her to “Go and Sin No More!” Pay close attention, REPENTANCE is NOT Repeating the same sin, over and over, with the idea that condemnation is not going to be a part of the equation! We are to repent of our sins, forsake the sinful activities, and return to the healthy spiritual relationship with God, made possible by the atoning blood of Jesus Christ! You are with Him, or you are not! It is really simple! If you claim it, then live it, and let Him shine through you! Wake up and realize what you are doing and how you are living and take ownership of your actions and make the decision to change your ways, or you have already decided to deny, to lie, and refuse to walk in God’s Grace and Power! Make sure to be aware that your actions have consequences, so decide right now, how you will live! Don’t complain and moan about how “hard your bed is” because you have made it!! Recognize your Sin, Repent of your Sin, Ask God to Forgive you and to Cleanse you, and then, Leave that Sin alone, and Focus on what is eternal, versus what makes you, in your flesh, “Feel” good! GOD IS NOT INTERESTED IN YOUR FEELINGS, ONLY YOUR FAITHFULNESS! Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!