"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land" - 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV).
Which of the following would be hardest to forgive?
1. A doctor who prescribes a laxative for your migraine.
2. A beautician who thought you said "shave" instead of "wave."
3. A store clerk who asks for a price check for your zit zapping cream over the intercom.
4. A preacher who preaches on good hygiene and uses you as an example of what NOT to do.
Would you make an appointment to see that doctor or beautician again? Not likely. Could you ever show your face (pardon the pun) in that store again? I doubt it. Would you ever go back to hear that preacher again or would you rather sign up for acupuncture with horse needles?
There are not many places on earth where a person can expect a second chance. But there is a place in heaven. God forgives His children and gives them a second chance.
Whenever you fail God, He does not change His heart toward you nor abandon you. He waits patiently for you to return and repent.
A sin against God means we have moved away from Him, not the other way around. When that happens (and it will/does/has), God wants us to realize our error, return to Him in prayer, and turn away from the sin that moved us away from Him in the first place.
I know it's only Monday, but have you failed God yet? Return to Him with a humble heart and a desire to change. God will hear you, forgive you, and draw you close to His side once again.
A second-chance God begets second-chance children. Is there someone who needs a second chance from you? Follow your Father's example and forgive.
On my 2,456th chance...this year!
Perry Crisp
1 comment:
I heard a sermon recently by Ravi Zacharias where he said that there are 5 gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and the Christian. Some may not read the first four, but they read us when they see us. If they read that we aren't living what we preach, we may not get a second chance to witness. We are Ambassadors For Christ. Represent!
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