Wondering

I was having a very hard time staying awake this morning!  Then a thought drifted into my mind that went something like this; I wonder why King David fell into sin with another man’s wife and this Tidbit was a result of this thought.

King David knew he should have been out fighting battles with the enemies of God and Israel’s enemies also.  He was a committed dedicated man of God but he rebelled against Him, even having her husband killed to cover up for what he did, and what about Peter denying the Lord three times when he, plus all the other disciples, said they would die with Him, but they all scattered when the Lord was being crucified.  These men were all dedicated committed believers.  Then I think back in time, even further back about Adam and Eve and why they rebelled against their Creator, God.  Then there was Cain and Abel and the jealousy that Cain had against Abel even to the point of killing Abel and trying to cover it up.  Then there was Joseph and his brothers who became jealous of Him to the point that some were willing to kill him also and I could go on.

When I think about all these things I come to one conclusion, they along with all mankind had one thing in common, they were all born in sin, resulting in having a sin nature that is prone to sin.  God’s Word says that all have sinned and fell short of the glory of God.  We all like sheep have gone astray, there is none righteous no not one.  We have all erred in our ways and because of our sins we all became God’s enemies and were condemned.  Our punishment was death and total separation from God, our Creator, who created us all into His own image and likeness without a way to redeem ourselves.

But, praise be to God, through His love, mercy and grace He had another plan and that plan would affect every person and that plan was a way of escape, a way to avoid the condemnation that was on all of us and make us right with Him.  You may not look at yourself as a sinner but let me ask you a question, have you ever told a lie?  I think that covers most of us, plus there are many other things I could mention.

Here is the good news, read what John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”          

What does the ‘whosoever’ mean?  I think that covers all who will believe on the Lord Jesus and repent of their sins, which means to turn away from your sins.  

If you need more convincing of how much God loves you, read John 3:17-18, “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”

Seek the Lord while He may be found, if you are still breathing you still have time, but don’t put it off it is the most important decision you will ever make.  So don’t wait another moment; ask the Lord to be your Lord and Savior and to take control of your life and see what happens.  If you are truly sincere, you will be a child of the living God.  Then go to a Bible believing church, share your faith with others and start growing in your new found faith.  Something to think about!  May you have a super day and may the good Lord bless you and yours!!  PS don’t forget to thank and praise the Lord!!