Sinful Man

"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21

Ever since the Fall, we know that sin has permeated our world, our lives, and plagued our inner being with turmoil. Gratefully, it's not about us though. It's about Him. He has and does overcome this sin for His glory.

Yesterday, I went to the church that I'm attending this summer. The minister was no longer there. He had been removed from the pastorate after viewing pornography at the church. The district superintendent of the denomination's conference spoke openly and honestly about the situation, but then said something along the lines of: "we aren't here to talk about the sins of the world, we are here to worship God."

That statement made me think. Am I so consumed with thinking about my sins or the sins of others that I hinder my worship of Him? I am a sinner. There's no doubt about that. I have been redeemed and no longer am a slave to sin though. Sometimes I am guilt-ridden and consumed with focusing on my fallacies more than I focus on my worship.

He is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think. That in itself should entice worship. It is even greater that this is all done according to the power at work within us. Although we have fallen, He has redeemed. He is working within us to change us to worship Him more fully for His glory.

It's logical to say that we must know sin in order to know holiness. Thankfully, His grace is enough that we can live in His holiness. And this continues forever and ever. Amen.