I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
Naaman's leprosy will cling to you and to your descendants forever." Then Gehazi went from Elisha's presence and he was leprous, as white as snow. 2 Kings 5:27 NIV
God had lost his patience with Gehazi. Gehazi took matters into his own hands, because he did not fully trust God to provide for all his needs. His actions cost him a lifetime of future misery.
What is your sin costing you? Are there missed blessings or are you doing without, because you have refused to turn from sinful practices? I talk to someone nearly every month that is consumed with the sin of pornography. They are mostly men, living what appears to be a normal life, but the lewdness of the Internet or dirty magazines has them captivated, and they don’t know how to quit. I hear from people who are so burdened with problems, and they want to trust God, but they can’t help falling into the sin of worry.
If you are struggling in sin, whether it be a sin of the flesh or a sin of the spirit, may I gently remind you that your sin will have a lifetime of consequences. I am thankful that the Bible talks a lot about the rewards for righteousness and how God wants to bless us for obedience. God's grace is sufficient for any and every sin, but we cannot forget that consequences still remain for sin even today. Sometimes (many times) bad things happen through no sin of our own, but because we live in a fallen world, but many times it's our own sin causing the destruction in our life.
Yes, Jesus died for our sins and our sins can be hidden in Him, but we are not immune from sin today. We battle our flesh daily, and when sin is the victor, we are not within the perfect will of God for our lives. God cannot and will not bless sin! He will not be found near unrighteousness!
Praise God, He is faithful to forgive us of our sins, and He will cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness, but in order for that to take place, we must repent! We must turn from our sin and seek forgiveness! Then the healing begins! Then the blessings flow! Then our lives are pleasing to Him and bring Him glory and honor! Oh, may we be found faithful and pure when He returns! Give us clean hearts, oh LORD, give us clean hearts!
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