See What You Are Doing

Romans 3;23-26 (KJV)

For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God;
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.


Let me share a tale with you. There once was this young man who had a serious bit of like for a certain young woman in his town. Everyday, after school, he would race around to the side of the school building, where this young woman would exit to walk home: he sometimes would make up excuses along the way because he lived in the opposite direction.

Anyway, the time fastly approached where the two began to strike up conversation, and learn of each other. As this was happening the young man would sit, with the young woman, on her front steps, and talk longer and longer. That is until one day when he realized that the sun was setting and he had to walk that long road back home. As fear and regret began to build in his heart, he said his good-bye to the young woman, and started walking. Of course he he also began to rehearse all of the appropiate excuses he could think of for coming home so late after school, missing dinner, and worrying his parents and siblings. Especially his father, although a gracious and forgiving man, he could extend some serious chasetisement when necessary. And, this long walk back home seemed oh so worthy of that chasetisement, considering the young man would be late all because he had liked some "girl". Father wouldn't stand for that excuse.

Just as that thought entered his head, the brightness of car headlights caused a shadow of himself to fall on the ground in front of him. The young man turned, placed his left hand over his brow to shade his eyes, as he looked. His father's Chevy! What would he say? What punishment should he expect? This young man's palms began to drip with sweat. His eyes grew to the size of quarters. The lump in his throat was too gigantic to swallow. As the car slowed, the young man's father rolled down the automatic window, and said, in a very calm and even voice, "C'mon, hop in." As the young man got into the car and pulled over his seatbelt, he began to open his mouth to give the best excuse that had entered his mind. But, just before a sound could reach his vocal cords, his father spoke up with, "Yeah! I remember when your mother used to have my nose so wide open, I would forget I had a family at home too. I am glad I saw you, about two weeks back, in front of that young lady's family's home. I began making an extra trip around the neighborhood everyday, because I knew this day would happen."
With that statement the father placed his hand on his son's head, gave it a bit of a shake, smiled joyfully as he remembered his love for his wife, and continued the drive home. Just as they pulled into the driveway of their home, the young man finally found the courage to speak up, "Dad? You knew this whole time I would be late on this day?"
"Not this particular day son, no. I am not God. But, when I saw you that day I knew this day wasn't far off."



Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible lists the Greek word for propitiation as 'hilasterion' (hil-as-tay'-ree-on). It means an expiatory (place or thing), as in something that atones for sin. Think the lid of the Ark (in the Temple): mercyseat.



As I used the tale to set your mind for the understanding that God sees you, not only where you are now. But, God DOES see where all your decisions, actions, and conversations will take you. Now, here is where your wig will really get pushed back. God saw all of this even before you were born. Yes! He did!

That is the reason Jesus had to go to the cross. You may not desire to believe that God knows all of you; to know every way you may turn based on every thought, motive, action, or word that you have, but it is true. And, this is so true: that God didn't want you to have "walk" with the devestating effects of those selective items, that he made sure to put in place a 'propitiation' for you. Because God Loves you that much. I pray you understand this. Oh, how I pray we all seriously understand that. Too many are walking around, today, dejected because of a decision, a word spoken, an action, or a thought that they had days, weeks, months, even years ago. God doesn't want that for them, I, or you. He saw that pain you carry. He said to himself that He knew you would need Him, so He sent Jesus; Himself, to be that 'thing or place' of mercy for you. Because you need it. Go back to the text.

Verse 23. For ALL have sinned. See it? You were seen by God. He knew about that little quirk even before you developed it. He saw how you allow for the enless streams of non-productive thoughts to run through your mind, grabbing at 'em, hoping to pull down something good. He saw exactly how you would end up bouncing from place to place, always because you cannot "get along" with those that take you in. Yet, you do not take the inventory on how you abuse the priviledge as soon as you drop your bags. Yes! All of these little examples we can relate to because we ALL have sinned. The examples are very light as to not induce tears from speaking the actual sin, itself. But again, that is the reason for Christ Jesus. He had to go up on that cross because God Loved us that much. It is rather astonishing when you sit back and think about it. Hallelujah!!!!!

My junk wasn't too much.... God saw it all, and the junk that may come. Because of that, and me not knowing I was going to collect so much junk, Christ Jesus: in his obedience, walked out his ministry, went to the cross, and died for me. For my junk.... Love!!!!!

My Brother, My Sister. I really do not know what you are dealing with. But, God knows!!!! He knows about it so well that He sent His son, His only begotten son, that you wouldn't have to deal with that "junk" any longer. Today! You can set it all down, and begin anew. Yes! You can. Once again, go with me to the Bible. Let's read Romans 10;9-11, okay. Got it? Let's read aloud.


That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
For the Scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.


Today is that day to not be ashamed. Today is your day to make that confession, and to believe unto rightousness. Today, accept the gift that was given so you do not not have to "walk" with all of what you have been carrying. Today is the day that you have been shown the propitiation for your your sin. Todag, you can enter into relationship with God through Christ Jesus, and have opportunity to live the rest of your days in relief.
Now, I suggest that you become a member of a solid Bible believing church in the area you live. If you are reading this, and live in Los Angeles, CA I suggest you come fellowship, and study with me at my church. It is New Dawn Christian Village. 2328 St. James Place, Los Angeles, CA 90007. We hold Sunday service at 10:30am. Prayfully, we will see you soon. May God bless and keep you.


Holla,
Yer Brova Catalyst