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Reading: Romans 8:33
“Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God
who justifies.”
How often do we cringe when someone else is chastised?
Or quietly be relieved that we are not the recipient? Maybe
sometimes too smugly?
Too often our reaction is to immediately assume guilt when
in fact we don’t know the whole story. Too often.
Even in our worship communities. Where we believe the Lord
has forgiven us our sins. And is creating within us a new life—new beginnings—new
perspective.
Yet we almost instinctively cast judgement on ourselves, and
others, when complaints or concerns arise. Blame first. Then maybe forgiveness
of a surface posture that doesn’t quite quiet the doubts.
“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.
Let us not become boastful, challenging, one another, envying one
another.” Galatians 5: 25-26
When we walk in faith we can trust that the Lord will
discern the errors we make in a way that reveals truth and hope and true justification.
He will complete the work He began in each of us—when we are willing to dig
below the surface and ask for His discernment to reveal our sins and accept His
methods of accountability. His way.
Thank you Lord, for protecting us from false charges when
they arise, and from despair when we do fail. Please keep our hearts clean. To
redeem.
Psalm of Worship: Proverbs 8:32
“And now, my children, listen to me: happy are those who
keep my ways.”
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