Monday, October 18, 2010
Reflections by Jethro
Who am I? Is commonly my response to so much of what God says. I'm just a screw up, an addict, an alcoholic, a liar, and an idolater and so much more. I find myself in Moses shoes especially before giving a talk at club or before any type contact work. It is so much easier to see and focus on my sinfulness and my inadequacies. That is why verses like 3:11 are like a sweet melody to my ear and give me a confidence I have only ever found in God. God says to Moses "but I will be with you," and I can't repeat those words enough in my head. My stomach settles and my nerves are calmed because as it says in Romans 8:26, 1 Corinthians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 12:22, 2 Corinthians 12:9 and countless other times, God's strength is shown through our weakness. Where we lack God is shown more powerful. He is faithful to Moses and He chose Moses by name and He has been faithful to me and He chose me by name.
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thiiis post just made me think about quite possibly my favorite lesson from gospel transformation. "sinner or saint" i think is what it is called. reading through that and being reminded that i should identify as being defined by Christ's righteousness, obedience, and perfection is such an amazing thing. i so quickly say that in the deep heart of me that i am selfish, judgmental, harsh, unloving... etc... but to think that God sees me clothed in Christ's righteousness is amazing. Yes, i struggle with sin... but i am a saint struggling with sin, not a sinner working toward sainthood. just like moses, i so often need to be reminded that if i am righteous and clothed in Christ at all times, then i am capable and i have nothing to worry about! :)
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