God’s Faithfulness To The Sinner – 1

Apostle Grace Lubega

1 Timothy 1:16(KJV); Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.”

Paul’s life is a pattern of the long suffering and patience of God toward us.

In Galatians 1:13, Paul says, ‘For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it.’

He was a bitter enemy of the Church of Christ, a man who ordered arrests and condoned the stoning of Christians to death.

But God overlooked all that, met him on a journey to Damascus, which journey, Paul had planned for the further destruction of the church and saved him.

Paul indeed is the example that God can use anyone. He has a way of working with some of the worst people in this world, people that have done all sorts of unimaginable things, and using them too.

It doesn’t matter what you have done or where you have been. The Lord’s arms are open. He says, ‘I want to change you and to use you.’

Forget the past and look to Him. His love is all-embracing and is from ever lasting to ever lasting.

Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: Romans 2:4, Hebrews 7:25

GOLDEN NUGGET:

It doesn’t matter what you have done or where you have been. The Lord’s arms are open. He says, ‘I want to change you and to use you.’

PRAYER: Father God, I thank you for your love. It knows no boundaries and no end. It is high enough and broad enough to embrace even the worst of all men and of all sins. It is beyond comprehension! I receive this love today knowing that you are patient toward me, dealing with me and perfecting all that concerns me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.