Friday, February 8, 2013

God's Mercy

Then the angel showed me Jeshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord. The Accuser, Satan, was there at the angel’s right hand, making accusations against Jeshua. 2 And the Lord said to Satan, “I, the Lord, reject your accusations, Satan. Yes, the Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you. This man is like a burning stick that has been snatched from the fire.”
3 Jeshua’s clothing was filthy as he stood there before the angel. 4 So the angel said to the others standing there, “Take off his filthy clothes.” And turning to Jeshua he said, “See, I have taken away your sins, and now I am giving you these fine new clothes.”

- Zecharaiah 3:1-4


There are many things we face in life, and many times we do not know we have wronged GOD thinking we are still doing right. GOD is very sensitive but so is Satan keeping a record of every wrong we make on earth. Do you sometimes feel condemned, that you are at fault with many things? That you are weak, useless, lazy and all the negative things that describes you? We may be condemned for our short comings, lack and our weaknesses. But GOD in HIS great mercy sees the good in each one of us. HE doesn't see things in a negative perspective. GOD sees in us our potential, how it excites HIM to turn our weakness into strength. Even our failures are great opportunities for GOD to bring us to the destiny HE has created us to be. But we have to yield to GOD. We are stubborn for a time, thinking we don't need GOD because everything is okay. Are you gonna wait for something tragic to happen and then you surrender to GOD? No matter how hard headed we are. GOD never gives up on us that easily, HE is waiting for us to return and surrender to HIM what we owe HIM, our lives. Other people, Satan and you yourself may see the weaknesses that are in you, but do not listen to any voice or heed anything else but GOD's, only listen to GOD's voice... 

When we stand before GOD, no matter how filthy we are, nothing is too dirty for GOD to wipe out. Do not let pride get in the way before you and GOD. Humble yourself before GOD and acknowledge your need for HIM. You may be in a place right now that is dark and hopeless, but GOD is in control and HE is waiting for you to call on to HIM. HE is wanting to give you new clothes, bringing you new hope and purpose for what HE has created you for. He has many things to offer you, He wants to cover you with His love. He never left you, you may have thought you are living your own way but GOD has been keeping track of where you are and HE has been waiting for you to come to where HE is so that you will find HIM. As long as you have breath, HIS mercies are fresh every morning.