"For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him." II Chronicles 16:9
In Genesis 18, Abraham pleads with God when He is about to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. God ultimately tells Abraham that He won’t destroy them if Abraham can find ten righteous men there. You know the rest of the story.
It’s possible we are facing a similar situation in our country right now. With all that is looming, it is easy for me to fear that the time may be near for God to unleash His wrath on us. As a country, I don’t believe our morality is much better than Sodom and Gomorrah’s was. Suppose he is right now seeking out the righteous, trying to make a decision? If He truly examines our hearts, will He find those who are fully committed to Him?
The New Testament says our righteousness is found through faith in Christ (Romans 3). No one is without sin, but He offers salvation for those who believe: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16).
If God is seeking out righteous men and women, will you be counted among them?
"The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe." Proverbs 29:25
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Praise God that when He looks at me, He sees His son Jesus in me, and not my sinful flesh!! Thanks be to God the Father for making a way for me (and all)to be forgiven for all of my sins because of what Jesus did on Calvary!!!! Romans3:22 says, "This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all those who believe". What a wonderful God He is to supply us with every ounce of righteousness we need through Jesus, even when we don't deserve it. Romans 5:8 says, "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us".
Thanks for such a heart-checking, gospel-sharing blog Jill.
I wonder the same thing, too.
I was skimming through Isaiah and beyond this morning and couldn't help but wonder if God is going to allow us to go our own way - just like He did the Isralites... Good thing He is on His throne, and can use anything to bring us back to Him!
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