"Therefore
if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away,
and look, new things have come." 2 Corinthians 5:17
Not ever being a soccer player I was never a real fan of the
sport, but like most people, my interest gets peaked every four years when the
World Cup rolls around. This year it seems that there are more people watching
the competition. Yesterday during the United States' loss to Portugal in the
round of sixteen I found it surprising to hear so many people talking on sports
talk radio about the team’s poor performance. I didn't think that it was fair
for those I heard to pass judgment after watching the team play only a couple
of times.
That's when it dawned on me that it's the same way in our walks
with Christ. We aren't defined by one event in our lives, whether it be victory
or defeat. Those things are only temporary. People often get stuck on a single
mistake that they've made and believe that Jesus could never forgive them of
such an awful sin, but that’s not the case. Psalm 103:12 says
that "As far as the east is from the
west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." When you make
a commitment to Jesus Christ and hand your life over to Him, He wipes the slate
clean. You're a "new creation."
This goes for our ongoing relationship with Christ, too. Don't
let a single sin drag you down or define you. Acknowledge that you've made a mistake,
confess it to the Lord, make reparations to those you have sinned against and
make a valid effort to rid yourself of that sin claiming victory over it in the
name and authority of Christ.
Then with your head held
high get ready for the next match.
Your pastor and partner in ministry,
Kyle
The
Ellis County Ministerial Alliance will host the 11th annual “Swingin’ for
Support” Golf Tournament this Thursday July
3rd at 5pm at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course To register to play on
one of the C3 teams contact me TODAY at kyle@celebratejesus.org or call 785-635-5943.
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