As I sat in the
vehicle early one morning I pondered the sights and sounds of the day. It was a beautiful day. The colors of the season are pretty and
bright. The temperature was kind and
comfortable, but wasn’t comfortable was the distraction draws my attention
pretty often.
People share all kinds of things with their
pastor. It is not always easy to hear or
understand. Pastor’s also have insight
or learn about difficult situations that tear a part the lives of people we
care so much about.
Literally we have seen the affects of sin and poor
choices wreck lives, families and situations.
Still sitting in the vehicle with music playing I am overwhelmed with
the grace of God. He accepts me and
others. He forgives sin and offers
grace. There is no end to the stories
and how those stories grab my heart.
They speak of second chances, strong finishes and renewed vision but
begin with failure, pain are struggles.
It is time to turn to God. Hear His voice. Seek His face. Enjoy His presence.
Who may
worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may
enter your presence on your holy hill?
Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth
from sincere hearts. Those who refuse to
gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends. Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor
the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it
hurts. Those who lend money without
charging interest, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent. Such people will stand firm forever.
Did you catch that last line? These people will stand firm forever. Those people who seek the Lord, those who
accept His grace and those who point others to Him will be standing strong.
The points of this chapter remind us of His
righteousness and how it transforms our lives.
Left to ourselves and our own ways we will hurt ourselves and
others. As we see our shortcomings and
acknowledge our need for God we will receive His grace.
Being blameless is always right. Seeing that our thoughts and words and
example are turning constantly toward God.
Think of it this way: we are welcome in the presence
of God. Not only are we welcome there,
but God is inviting us to enjoy time with Him.
Time with God changes our lives and those around us. May that be the case.
May our time with God help us stand firm and proclaim
His unending grace!
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