The Bible says that if we say we are without sin, we are fooling ourselves and the truth is not in us (1 John 1:8, Romans 3:10, James 3:2). There have been times in my life that I needed great grace and even now, today, I am an imperfect man. I have sinned – I am a sinner – no doubt about it.
This grace I need has a name – and his name is Jesus. Jesus is the bridge that connects us, even though we are sinners, to our Father God. It took two pieces of wood and three nails to build this bridge. It’s a holy bridge – one of supreme sacrifice for our sins.
I need Jesus – and I need His Grace on a daily basis. I remember a time when I thought I had sinned so badly that even Jesus had left me. But in my darkest hours, He assured me that He would NEVER, NEVER, NEVER leave me nor forsake me (Hebrews 13:5). I am His, and He is mine – and nothing will ever change that fact.
Yet, I am mystified that there are other Christians who want to blow up this bridge of forgiveness and reconciliation to our Father – a bridge that they themselves or maybe someone very close to them may need to cross over sometime in their lives.
There are people who want to condemn others who have sinned, and think themselves better off because their particular sin is not the one they are condemning. Most often, when the perspective changes to yourself or others you love, the bridge will be in tact.
As soon as pride lifts its head, especially in the area of who and what the Blood of Jesus will or will not cover, you can be sure that Grace will much more abound (Romans 5:20).
Don’t blow up a bridge that you, yourself, or your loved one may need to cross at some point in their lives. Others have crossed over this bridge, and it is on the road to their salvation.
If we need one thing in the End Times, it’s Grace and Love. And we ALL need the Bridge by which we can be forgiven – Jesus.
Love,