In our own efforts to live this life good enough, we will always fail. When we admit our weakness, though, Christ can then become strong inside of us (2 Corinthians 12:10). This is proven in Hebrews chapter 11 where we see the honor roll of God’s faithful men and women. People like Moses, David, and Rahab. Wait a minute! Moses… the murderer and the man with a hot temper? David… the liar, the adulterer? Rahab… the harlot? How can these be God’s finest? Because they recognized in their own power, all they would ever be was a liar, a murderer, or a harlot. In God, however, they were chosen, redeemed, and forgiven.
Someone once said, “The fact that the Scriptures are brim full of hustlers, murderers, cowards, adulterers, and mercenaries used to shock me. Now it is a source of great comfort.”
You may look in the mirror and see a sinner, a failure, a promise-breaker. But by faith, look in the mirror and see yourself as Christ sees you:
Col 3:3 – Hidden with Christ;
Col 1:4-- A forgiven child;
Col 1:22 – Holy and blameless;
Col 2: 10 – COMPLETE in Christ.
Whew, what a relief! Now, we can rest (Matthew 11:28) and enjoy (John 10:10) this spirit-filled life of faith in Christ.
Theresa Allen
Women’s Ministry Director
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