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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-07-12-2017
This is devotional thought number 20 in our devotional series, “Essentials of Faith.” Our subject is: Repentance and Confession.
Here’s the question for consideration: What happens if I try to hide my sins from God?
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, And your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” (Isaiah 59:1–2).
If you think it’s a good idea to play peek-a-boo with God, I really do not recommend it.
Yesterday, we made it abundantly clear that God sees and knows all. We also made it clear that He loves to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness when we confess and forsake them. But what happens when we don’t? What happens when we stage a cover-up in this regard?
In as clear language as possible, the Bible states that God is well able to save and equally able to hear all who are close to Him. However, it is also clear that our unconfessed sins create a near impassible chasm between us and our God. What must we presuppose, then? The only way to bridge the gap iniquity has created between us is to close it by abandoning those sins. Think about it carefully now. What darling little sin is worth separating you from the loving giver of life? Is protecting your reputation worth it? Are lying, stealing, pride, envy, gossiping, or all-out rebellion worth it? Are adultery, unholy anger, smoking, overeating, coveting, breaking the Sabbath, or violence worth it? Let me answer that for you. No! There is absolutely nothing valuable enough to drive a wedge between you and the compassionate Savior.
Don’t play peek-a-boo with God, because even if you cover your pretty little button eyes, He can still see you. Allow Him to hear and save you. He loves you. Surrender your sinful self to Him daily, and I’ll join you.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-07-12-2017
This is devotional thought number 20 in our devotional series, “Essentials of Faith.” Our subject is: Repentance and Confession.
Here’s the question for consideration: What happens if I try to hide my sins from God?
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, And your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” (Isaiah 59:1–2).
If you think it’s a good idea to play peek-a-boo with God, I really do not recommend it.
Yesterday, we made it abundantly clear that God sees and knows all. We also made it clear that He loves to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness when we confess and forsake them. But what happens when we don’t? What happens when we stage a cover-up in this regard?
In as clear language as possible, the Bible states that God is well able to save and equally able to hear all who are close to Him. However, it is also clear that our unconfessed sins create a near impassible chasm between us and our God. What must we presuppose, then? The only way to bridge the gap iniquity has created between us is to close it by abandoning those sins. Think about it carefully now. What darling little sin is worth separating you from the loving giver of life? Is protecting your reputation worth it? Are lying, stealing, pride, envy, gossiping, or all-out rebellion worth it? Are adultery, unholy anger, smoking, overeating, coveting, breaking the Sabbath, or violence worth it? Let me answer that for you. No! There is absolutely nothing valuable enough to drive a wedge between you and the compassionate Savior.
Don’t play peek-a-boo with God, because even if you cover your pretty little button eyes, He can still see you. Allow Him to hear and save you. He loves you. Surrender your sinful self to Him daily, and I’ll join you.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-07-12-2017
This is devotional thought number 20 in our devotional series, “Essentials of Faith.” Our subject is: Repentance and Confession.
Here’s the question for consideration: What happens if I try to hide my sins from God?
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, And your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” (Isaiah 59:1–2).
If you think it’s a good idea to play peek-a-boo with God, I really do not recommend it.
Yesterday, we made it abundantly clear that God sees and knows all. We also made it clear that He loves to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness when we confess and forsake them. But what happens when we don’t? What happens when we stage a cover-up in this regard?
In as clear language as possible, the Bible states that God is well able to save and equally able to hear all who are close to Him. However, it is also clear that our unconfessed sins create a near impassible chasm between us and our God. What must we presuppose, then? The only way to bridge the gap iniquity has created between us is to close it by abandoning those sins. Think about it carefully now. What darling little sin is worth separating you from the loving giver of life? Is protecting your reputation worth it? Are lying, stealing, pride, envy, gossiping, or all-out rebellion worth it? Are adultery, unholy anger, smoking, overeating, coveting, breaking the Sabbath, or violence worth it? Let me answer that for you. No! There is absolutely nothing valuable enough to drive a wedge between you and the compassionate Savior.
Don’t play peek-a-boo with God, because even if you cover your pretty little button eyes, He can still see you. Allow Him to hear and save you. He loves you. Surrender your sinful self to Him daily, and I’ll join you.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-07-12-2017
This is devotional thought number 20 in our devotional series, “Essentials of Faith.” Our subject is: Repentance and Confession.
Here’s the question for consideration: What happens if I try to hide my sins from God?
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, And your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” (Isaiah 59:1–2).
If you think it’s a good idea to play peek-a-boo with God, I really do not recommend it.
Yesterday, we made it abundantly clear that God sees and knows all. We also made it clear that He loves to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness when we confess and forsake them. But what happens when we don’t? What happens when we stage a cover-up in this regard?
In as clear language as possible, the Bible states that God is well able to save and equally able to hear all who are close to Him. However, it is also clear that our unconfessed sins create a near impassible chasm between us and our God. What must we presuppose, then? The only way to bridge the gap iniquity has created between us is to close it by abandoning those sins. Think about it carefully now. What darling little sin is worth separating you from the loving giver of life? Is protecting your reputation worth it? Are lying, stealing, pride, envy, gossiping, or all-out rebellion worth it? Are adultery, unholy anger, smoking, overeating, coveting, breaking the Sabbath, or violence worth it? Let me answer that for you. No! There is absolutely nothing valuable enough to drive a wedge between you and the compassionate Savior.
Don’t play peek-a-boo with God, because even if you cover your pretty little button eyes, He can still see you. Allow Him to hear and save you. He loves you. Surrender your sinful self to Him daily, and I’ll join you.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)