“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” Philippians 3:12 NKJV
I have nothing to boast in, but I can boast in My Lord and Savior!
What an amazing God we serve! (My vocabulary is so insufficient!)
““Am I a God near at hand,” says the LORD, “And not a God afar off? Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?” says the LORD; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the LORD.”
Jeremiah 23:23-24 NKJV
I woke up this morning to the gentle and loving chastisement of my Father through His Holy Spirit, showing me where I had blown it this week! Oh and do I see my sin! His correction giving instant replay of my thoughts and connecting the dots to how I got to that moment! Yes, I feel conviction and remorse for the sin He's called me on, for if it had been on a IMAX screen it couldn't have been more in my face, but (and that is a BIG BUT) what I feel most is love! So unworthy, yet He loves me enough to take time out of His busy schedule to illuminate my shortcomings; His grace and mercy all over me! Oh His love abounds!
This is it!
I "joy"!
““As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” John 15:9-11 NKJV
My joy is full!
Did I keep His Commandment? No, I missed it big time! I didn't love! I judged! But my heart's desire is to keep them! I confessed my sin (to a friend I trust) and repented, out of obedience to His Word.(James 5:16)
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 NKJV
“Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD!” Psalms 105:3 NKJV
I have been rewarded!
What a gift! I am so aware -
He loves me so much!
This is why I preach repentance! Mercy!
Love!
Grace! Tangible, not abstract!
With tears and a full heart I thank You my LORD!
Even so - MARANATHA!
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