No Secrets
Scripture – Proverbs 5:21-22: 21For a man’s ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths. 22The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast.
Reflection: Here’s a truth I often ignore. Sometimes I still find myself trying to hide things from God. It’s like there are things about myself I don’t want Him to know.
Obviously, I can do that with people. I’m sure you do it, too. There are things I keep to myself because I’m afraid of what people would think about me if they knew.
Yet with God that’s part of His grace and love. There are no secrets I can keep from Him. He knows exactly who I am. And He loves me. At times I find that truth disconcerting. Most often, though, I find in it great freedom. For I can relax in God’s presence I don’t have to pretend at all.
If I try to cover my sins, they tie me up. If I confess, Christ sets me free. What a great relief that is!
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting tomorrow morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We’ll meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
Reading for Sunday, October 12
Scripture – Proverbs 6:6-8: 6Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
Reflection: Here’s a truth I often ignore. Sometimes I still find myself trying to hide things from God. It’s like there are things about myself I don’t want Him to know.
Obviously, I can do that with people. I’m sure you do it, too. There are things I keep to myself because I’m afraid of what people would think about me if they knew.
Yet with God that’s part of His grace and love. There are no secrets I can keep from Him. He knows exactly who I am. And He loves me. At times I find that truth disconcerting. Most often, though, I find in it great freedom. For I can relax in God’s presence I don’t have to pretend at all.
If I try to cover my sins, they tie me up. If I confess, Christ sets me free. What a great relief that is!
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting tomorrow morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We’ll meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
Reading for Sunday, October 12
Scripture – Proverbs 6:6-8: 6Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
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