Guest SOAP Post from Phoebe.
The reading for Tuesday is Luke Chapter 13 .
I was introduced to Phoebe and her blog by my sister-in-law, and then was thrilled to meet her in real life in February 2010. Here is what Phoebe heard in her reading of Luke 13:
Repenting is Essential
Scripture: Luke 13: 2-5
Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? I tell you no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them–do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”
Observation:
Although scripture is unclear as to exactly what incident is being referred to regarding the Galileans, I’m assuming it wasn’t something minuscule. Jesus makes it very clear here that even though our sins may seem less than others sins, we must repent.
Application:
I’m often guilty at looking at other’s peoples actions {not only criminals, but also strangers and friends} and comparing them to my own, making my sins out to be something less than what they are. Through doing this, not only have I justified my behaviors–but I’ve also lessened them in my own mind to nothing more than “just normal.” In turn, not repenting, because it was no longer an issue. Obviously, this behavior is dangerous!
A sin is a sin.
End of Story.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
I pray that during my day to walk that I can keep my fleshly actions aside and be focused on only You, and how you would have me to behave, react, and show Your love to those around me. Let me realize that even though I’m not guilty of murder, I am still guilty of sinning. Your son bore my sins, just as he did everyone elses. Please forgive me for those “little” things. I know that I cannot fully be forgiven and inherit your kingdom if I haven’t repented.
Through your sacrifice, and Jesus’ blood I am saved.
Amen.
Phoebe and her husband are trying to raise their 4 children fully knowing what it means to be a Christian in every aspect of their lives. She blogs about their journey to living the unconventional life at Getting Freedom from Debt.
What about you? What did you see and hear in your reading of Luke 13?
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