God Still Speaks

What a tremendous passage! This really reveals to us the Fathers heart. Religion can be merciless in its dealings with people, God is merciful! Religion requires people to earn the right to be blessed by God, our father blesses us by grace (unearned favor). Religions hard heart is looking to condemn, Jesus looks to forgive. Jesus showed this woman the fathers heart. The law demanded death, Jesus chose to give her life. Romans says that its the goodness of God that leads us to repentance. Ephesians says that we are saved by grace, not of works lest any man should boast. We all have been found in the shoes of this lady, we all are guilty of sin, we all have messed up royally, and those of us who are wise have applied God's grace to our lives. We need to always remember to offer the same grace to others. Yes, discipline is sometimes needed and when disciplined is coated with love its recieved much easier. What would the world be like if we excercized this kind of lifestyle? If we were to model Gods love on a daily basis? The possibilities are unimaginable. Think about it!