Daily Devotion for August 25, 2006
Far to Near
“You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven – for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:45-47
Throughout my life I have heard people claim that “we all are sinners.” I agree with that statement. However, I don’t realize how much “we” need God until I declare that “I” need God. Somehow, it just seems comfortable to hide behind the “us” and “we” of the world. When I deal with those faraway terms, I can get philosophical and theological, but I don’t know if I get any closer to God. I only get nearer to God when I realize that I need Him.
I deal with selfish ambition, jealousy, anger, and … well the list goes on – just to name a few things. I don’t like to admit that, but I do. I must admit “my” sinfulness if God is going to be able to work a miracle of grace within and through me. Theorizing about some distant group of people really does nothing to get me nearer to my God. I tend to appreciate God when I’m aware of what He has done and is doing for me.
I deal with selfish ambition, jealousy, anger, and … well the list goes on – just to name a few things. I don’t like to admit that, but I do. I must admit “my” sinfulness if God is going to be able to work a miracle of grace within and through me. Theorizing about some distant group of people really does nothing to get me nearer to my God. I tend to appreciate God when I’m aware of what He has done and is doing for me.
Prayer
Lord, I need You. I didn’t do nor can I do anything to earn Your forgiveness. Thank you for giving me your grace and peace and forgiveness. You have healed and saved me, and for that I’m forever indebted to You. May my life be a gift to You, for you have given me so much. Amen.
Lord, I need You. I didn’t do nor can I do anything to earn Your forgiveness. Thank you for giving me your grace and peace and forgiveness. You have healed and saved me, and for that I’m forever indebted to You. May my life be a gift to You, for you have given me so much. Amen.
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