We Messed Up.

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You messed up.

So did I.

So did David (2 Samuel 11), and Abraham (Genesis 12 & 20), and Sarah (Genesis 16), and Moses (Exodus 2), and Rahab (Joshua 2), and countless others. 

But you know what? They are still considered heroes of the Bible. In fact, when you read about them, they appear to be some of God’s “favorites.”  God knows exactly who we are. He had plans that most of us didn’t stick to, but, He still works for the good of those who love Him and have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” -Romans‬ ‭3:23‬ 

He knew that would happen, and He still marvels and delights in us. Our mistakes have never deterred Him from loving us, as He focuses on our gifts to further His Kingdom.

You know how sometimes you see (I hate to say it, but you know what I’m talking about) a really ugly baby, and its mother or grandmother looks at it and thinks it’s the most beautiful child ever born in the universe, and you find yourself looking close in their eyes to see if there is some kind of filter over their eyeballs?  

It’s kind of like that.

Because Jesus died for us, buried our sins in a tomb, then rose again, we are covered. Jesus is like the filter over God’s eyeballs. He doesn’t see our ugliness the way we do. He loves us no matter what we look like to the rest of the world. It’s difficult to fathom because often, all we can see when looking in the mirror is our failures. Sometimes that’s all we see when we look at other people too. But God sees who He created us to be. It’s not our place to label or define ourselves or anyone else.

If the One who breathed our very lives into existence tells us we are chosen, cherished, and valuable, then who are we to say He’s wrong?

Let the Creator define His creations.

So what you messed up? So what, you messed up more than once? So did all the greats! Make the decision today to move forward in Christ and live like Him. It’s what He died for. Let His love perfect you.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” -‭‭1 John‬ ‭1:9‬

Now go on and do the very best you can.

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