The Goodness of God

"Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship" (Rom.  12:1).

All of us should be thankful for the mercy of God, that He did not "give us up" (Rom. 1:18–32) to some awful things like He did with some people who refused Him. BE THANKFUL!

Paul wrote, "And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things. But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God" (Rom. 2:2–5).

Many believers judge others for sin, even though they are involved in the same things themselves or worse. And they think they're going to escape the judgment of God?!

I have seen many people with impenitent hearts who have experienced the "longsuffering and goodness of God" as He tried to lead them to repentance, yet they would not repent. Have you been in their shoes sometime in the past? Are you there right now? On the basis of God's mercy, change your mind, confess that sin, and make the decision to present your body and your life to the Lord right now. Let Him bless you and use you.
Christ suffered and died for your sins, paid your debt in full, and rose again. Believe in the Lord Jesus as your Savior and receive Him so you can be born again, be forgiven of your sins, and go to heaven.

Prayer: Father, show your mercy to Your children who are not yielded to You. Cause those who are not using their lives to do Your will to repent and be saved. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Quote for the Day: "Forbidden fruit creates many jams." —Author Unknown