Consequences Are Hard

This term means “the result or effect of an action or condition”. Most of the time when I hear the word consequences it is in a negative light. If I hear the word “results”, it usually has a positive connotation. I believe that there are consequences or results from all my choices. Some consequences are far-reaching and huge while other consequences are small. The Lord knows everything I do and He hears everything I say. I would be wise to use my words carefully. The people of Israel were punished severely as a consequence of their idol worship and blatant sin against the Lord. Check this out…

I’m so thankful that the Lord made a way through Jesus, His Son to cover my sin. He forgives completely. I have been forgiven of sin where the consequences continue. I think that this happens every day. I know of people who committed adultery and repented but have a child to raise as a consequence of that sin. I know of people who are serving out a sentence for felony convictions that I believe are forgiven, but the consequence of their sin is a jail term.

I am a recipient of the amazing grace of God. I have learned that the proper response to my sin is confession and repentance. I sometimes have painful consequences for the sin, but I’m deeply grateful for the grace of God that washes me clean. I want to see His heart with all I am and hopefully my sin decreases as my faith increases.