Listening
to the words of "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" on the radio today
some very profound thoughts crossed my mind worth sharing. Observing
first that Christ died on the cross for our sin, not his. He was
entirely blameless he died to fulfill the fathers plan by which we were
saved from eternal death.
Less obvious to some might be that
the lyrics identify what God despises the most, "pride". Proverbs 16:18
"Pride goes before destruction. A haughty spirit before a fall" 2
Chronicles 32:26 " Then Hezekiah repented of the pride of his heart, as
did the people of Jerusalem; therefore the Lord's wrath did not come
upon them in the days of Hezekiah"
Prideful behavior is about
as destructive as turning off the Instrument Landing System or
Navigational Equipment on an aircraft at a busy
airport or on landing. Doom is imminent and most certain. I am sure we
can all relate to a situation where someone's pride has led to problems.
Our vanity becomes our Achilles Heel. Even as we boast our good fortune
of worldly possessions or our insight into sound financial planning,
none of it can save you.
Pause, calm yourself, brace yourself
in your chair, steady your heart and breathing. God loves us despite our
sinful behavior. HE DOES NOT CONDONE IT. Matthew 18:3 "Truly I tell
you, Unless change and become like little children, you will never enter
the kingdom of heaven."
We are commanded to change, not
continue living a sinful life, let the old lifestyles go by the wayside,
they will bring nothing but doom and destruction for your generations
and your soul. Live in his light, repentant of the brokenness of this
world, Our hope is the light of the world, the prince of peace, the
blood shed for you and I, the ransom paid, the sacrifice paid in full
through his human death, conquering death, giving us life through him
eternal.
