I'm sure this post is more for me than any of you. Last week I lacked faith. I did not truly trust that God's plan was sufficient for all my needs. I fell back into the trappings of some terrible sins: Selfishness, lust, laziness. Because of these struggles Hebrews 4:14-16 cries out to my heart with great conviction.
Heb 4:14-16
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet was without sin. 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. NIV
If I am to find freedom from these sins I must look beyond my own strength. Years upon years of trying has proven that my strength is never sufficient. In this my time of need I must keep these verses in mind, remembering that Jesus is a sympathetic king. He is one whom I can come to with all confidence; knowing that he is not only enough, but also that he desires my holiness!
Praise the Lord, the convictor of my heart, and the lover of my soul!
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