"And now thus says the Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel:...They have not humbled themselves even to this day, nor have they feared nor walked in my law and my statues that I set before you and before your fathers." Jeremiah 44:7, 10 (ESV)
"He will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good." Romans 2:6-10 (ESV)
Conviction. Comfort.
Jesus is so kind to give us so many teachings through His Word. We need and we must be convicted--continually. After reading these verses tonight, I sit reflecting. Am I humble? Am I fearing my Savior? (by fearing I mean--reverence for Christ, not scared of Him) Am I doing what is good in action, word and deed?
If I am honest with myself, there were multiple incidences this week that I would answer "no" to the questions above. And this is precisely why we, as human sinners, must reflect and let Jesus convict our hearts every single day. With conviction comes repentance. And when I sit at my Savior's feet repenting and weeping for His forgiveness, He gives it. But He doesn't forgive grudgingly, He forgives freely and lovingly. O, what a Savior!
I am comforted tonight because my Jesus paid it all for me and all to Him I owe. I am comforted tonight because even with the sin that remains, He still chooses to make me new. pure. holy. Christlike.
May I continue to strive for the selflessness and humility of Jesus Christ.
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