Along the way I’ve discovered that all too often I turn a blind eye to the sin in my life—either out of pride, lack of knowledge, or a stubborn unwillingness to honestly examine my heart for those things that separate me from God—but, whatever the reasons, when I’m finally forced to face those hidden or buried sins, I’m shocked to discover how deep and ugly they truly are.
In that moment of truth, I’m truly thankful that God does not reveal the full extent of my sin in one revolting exhibition, because the sheer weight of my disobedience and sin would likely crush me. Instead, God daily does this work in my life. He promises in Philippians: “There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears” Philippians 1:6 (MSG).
I really shouldn’t be surprised when this process is sometimes painful or difficult; after all, the Bible clearly describes this as work—thankfully, it’s God’s work and not mine.
Does this mean I can simply sit back and let the good times roll? No, it means that I must be willing to face the painful truths in my life, allowing God to dig down deep, eradicating the very root of my sins. Often this painful process leaves a deep wound that only He can fill. The truth is that digging out the sin in my life is not enough; I must then fill the gaping void with God. (Reference Luke 11:24-27.)
So join me as I allow God to continue working in my life, rooting out the sin and filling the void with His unending love.
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