Char's Blog
Saving Grace
Lately I've had some thoughts rolling around in my mind on a number of different issues: blog comments, family decisions, ministry stuff. The words of John 12:46-47 by way of Sacred Gateway came alive inside of me with incredible joy as I spoke them aloud:
Jesus said to the crowds, "I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness. I do not judge anyone who hears my words and does not keep them, for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world."
Free! Free to love the sinner and the saint in the midst of their sins! Free to love the disobedient. Free to entrust others to the saving, redeeming work of Christ.
Where can I see this kind of light in action? How many of us really treat others this way? How often do I judge the responses of others? Do I really not care if someone hears my pathetic attempts at words of truth and they do not keep them? Do I allow God to handle someone else's sin in His own way and time? Where do we get off-track?
Christ holds the power to save us. Grace allows that saving to happen in the strangest of ways. Now that's something to celebrate!
Char, if ever Darryl allows/asks you to preach, please make sure I'm invited!!
Arthur:
She preaches pretty regularly, but the schedule is unpredictable (usually related to when I annoy her). I can tape one of her sermons for you if you'd like. ;)
LoL!
Darryl: next time I "preach" please do tape it as I would like to recognize the moment as well!
Don't do it, Darryl! I warn you! All she'll do is play it back instead of wasting her breath!