I have asked a question twice during this study, and now will again.
How has sin hurt you?
This week we have talked about different ways of turning oneself over to God in the same we would to a surgeon, so that we might feel better, be healed, and live.
Jesus referred to himself as physician twice:
"But when He heard this, He said, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means, I desire compassion, and not sacrifice, for I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” Matt. 9:12-13
Jesus came to call on me, for I have been, as the old hymn says, a “sin-sick soul”.
But, I’m getting better. How about you? Please consider, again, some of the Scriptures from this week and reflect over the closing questions. Lord willing, we’ll begin talking about the next steps starting Monday. Shalom, Pastor Jim
"Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man." Ecclesiastes 12:13
“Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” James 1:14-15
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” James 4:7-8
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.” Romans 8:26-27
How has sin hurt you? During this season of Lent will you look for that damage, and look to God for repair?
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