Greatness of His love

We sometimes think that we are perfect, holy and righteous than the rest. But looking deeply within our hearts we can see that we have so many imperfections. Anger, wrath, selfishness, unthankfulness, self righteousness, pride, arrogance, foul language at times, and the list goes on. We see that sometimes we are controlled by our own emotions, thought process and decisions rather than being renewed in our mind as per the Word of God. Only when we allow God's Word and His Spirit to work in us will we be able to see the real change in us.

As we have been meditating on God's love, we see that our God is holy and righteous and that He hates sin. Then how does He look at our shortcomings. Surely He doesn't overlook them or ignore them;He is pretty serious about it and would not wish sin or any form of unrighteousness to dwell in us.

The Word of God says,

Rom 2:4 (NIV)

Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you towards repentance.

It is by the grace and the love of God, we are not consumed or punished for our shortcomings. But His kindness towards us leads us to repent and be changed, so that we no longer dwell with our former nature, but be renewed in His likeness.

Ephesians 4:22-23 (NASB)

(v.22) that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self...

(v.23) and you be renewed in the spirit of your mind.

Praise God for His wonderful love due to which we now stand and let us not take that grace for granted. Amen.