Today’s scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-14
Have you thought that your past was too sinful, too rebellious, too awful to
ever be in a relationship with God? Do you think you’ve done too many bad
things that God would ever forgive you?
In tomorrow’s verses, Paul will describe himself as the “foremost” of sinners.
And in today’s, he spelled out some of his worst sins, including his
persecution of Christ-followers.
Yet he experienced God’s grace and forgiveness of sins. He was shown mercy even
when he had deliberately chased down and arrested Christians. He was used by
God after having approved the execution of Stephen.
When he met Jesus on the Damascus road, all of his past was wiped away. He was
forgiven. He was showered with God’s grace and mercy.
And that’s how God forgives us. That’s how He gives grace and mercy. That’s how
He uses us.
In spite of our pasts. Our rebellion. Our ignorance. Our sin.
If we come to Him and surrender our lives to Him, the past no longer matters.
We can be pure and righteous in our Father’s eyes. And we can gladly, joyfully,
and gratefully follow Him. And serve Him with all our hearts.
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