1 John 2:1 (NKJV) 2 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
Each day that we get up, we make decisions. We make choices. We say things. We think things. We do things. And with God’s word in us, it helps us to stay on the right track and do those things that are right. When we do what is right, we know it because it just feels right!
Have we ever felt terrible for doing something right? Did we think, “Oh man, I just did the right thing and boy I feel awful inside”? Not usually. When we do things right, we know it! We need to always keep doing what is right.
It’s the same when we do things wrong. We will know it. We will feel it. It’s then that we have to ask for forgiveness and for God’s help to try to fix it.
Doing things wrong happens to each one of us at one time or another. It’s part of being human.
I remember going to church as a child. To me, my Pastor seemed like the perfect man. I was young and didn’t know any better.
Then, when I was older, one day my Pastor said something to me that hurt me really badly. It cut me deep.
I struggled with this because I didn’t understand how he could do that. He was supposed to be perfect, right?
God knew my heart and thoughts. He brought correction and comfort to me. He spoke healing words to my broken heart.
He said, “man is man. Man will disappoint you at times. Man will hurt you at times. Man is not perfect and he/she will make mistakes. But I am here. I will never leave you nor forsake you. Don’t put your trust in man, but in Me”.
You see I was looking at my Pastor the wrong way. I thought he could never do anything wrong.
Listen. We all mess up at times, no matter who we are. That goes for all of us. We should be ever so grateful that when we do, there is forgiveness for us.
There is healing, there is deliverance, and there is life through the precious name of Jesus Christ. He is an advocate for all who put their trust in Him!
Man is man, but God is GOD. Hold on to Him tightly. Amen.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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