If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. – 1 John 1:9
When some people realize the extent of God’s holiness, they want to run and hide. They are like the man in the Lord’s parable of the talents, who said, “Master, I knew you to be a hard man… so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground” (Matthew 25:24). The master rebuked him for not being wise and at least putting the talent in a bank to receive interest.
When you look at God only as an exacting and holy God, you may be tempted to hide what He has given you. This could be your talents, time, or resources. You need to remember that God is a loving, merciful, and forgiving God. He has given you many things. He wants you to step out and use them in practical ways to love Him and love others, which are His two great commandments (Matthew 22:36-40).
Consider what the Lord has given you and ask him to lead you in using it for His glory.
Meditate on how much He loves you and forgives you. When you mess up, run to Him instead of hiding. He is the only one who can fix and restore what is broken in your life.
Be bold. Step out and do that thing He is asking you to do. Trust in His love and forgiveness as well as His justice and holiness. Pray for believers in the United States to submit their gifts, resources, and their will to the Lord’s will. Ask that eyes be opened to God’s grace and mercy as well as His righteousness.
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