Grace Of God And Flaws Of MenНамуна

Even in the Darkness 

It is hard for us to continue in intentional sin when we know that God is right there with us, even in our ugliest moments.

God doesn’t expect His children to be perfect. He doesn’t wash His hands off us when we commit a wrongdoing. Instead, when we sin, He reminds us of His presence and the way out that He has provided.

Recognizing God’s presence with us even in our most sinful moments is, in fact, a doorway to appropriating His grace.

Often, we live under the false impression that when we sin, God’s presence leaves us. This errant belief somehow gives us a license to continue to sin.

To some extent, it’s like the child with his mother. The child, at least in most instances, won’t continue to color the walls or pour milk on the floor if he knows his mother is right there with him.

Of course, the analogy breaks down because the child is likely to stop bad behavior only because he may be worried about the upcoming punishment. However, our motivation to stop sinning doesn’t arise from God’s punishment, but His love for us despite knowing the depth of our sin. 

Religion tells us that God will bless you only if you are good. This is not what the Gospel says. This is what it says: whether God blesses us or punishes us is not based on our actions; it’s based on our faith in Christ Jesus.

God sticks with us and by us – even when we sin. When sin reigns darkest, grace shines brightest.

No, grace doesn’t give us permission to keep sinning. No responsible parent would ever allow a child to continue in willful disobedience. Neither would our Heavenly Father. 

Our Abba Father reveals His perfect grace in sending His Son to the Cross. When we know that His presence doesn’t leave us, we cherish God more and the power of sin slowly loses its grip on us.