Friday, August 14, 2009 9:53 AM
His Grace & Mercy
I read on 1 Timothy this morning.
As I continued reading, I get to see God's grace and mercy once again.
Paul, who was once a sinner, after being saved, became a foremost saint. Paul said in verse 15,Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinner - of whom I am the worst.
He said so because he was onces blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man.(V13)Yet, our Lord did not disqualify him from serving Him. It simply show me that God's grace and mercy were enough to cover his past and enable him to serve God and we should never feel that our past makes us unable to be used by God.
As I reflected on myself, didn't I the same like Paul formly? Though I am not violent but I was also once a blasphemer,a persecutor. Whenever I came across people, be it strangers or friends who tried to share with me the Good News, I listened with a deaf ear. There are even times when I whispered beneath my tone "Ah... shut up, will you!"
God knew what I did EVEN though I did not say out loud. He probably see my harden heart which probably explained why I wasn't saved during my sec. days.(Many of my friends are Christian.) Even when I am unfaithful, He is still faithful. His BIG heart and unlimited patience simply displayed His Love.
Despite of what I did in past, He still qualify me to serve him in ministry. It was indeed the exceeding grace of God. I thank God for His word this morning. I thank God for His mercy and grace. I feel so bless...