I have a little pad, a notepad which from time to time I carry around with me. Sometimes it gives me the security I need to know I have written something down. With all that goes on, our minds sometimes grows weary with all we are expected to remember. So I, carry this book.

In it I had written these verses that I felt were particular to me. I read through the verses a few days ago and they won’t leave me. They keep resounding in my head, One is Old Testament, the other from the writings of Paul to the Corinthians, seemingly the only connecting thread being they both are God’s word.

The first from Numbers, I take as a warning, a reminder perhaps, that nothing can be hidden from the Lord, none of our sins can remain untold. I have been taught that in our final days we are brought before the Throne of Grace to stand before God, to give restitution for all our actions. I have always feared this, my mind being as it is, I can hardly recall the sins of yesterday much less of 10, 20, or 30 years ago. Also because I know that many of our sins slip by with hardly a notice by us. It WILL be startling to see the list of sins. ( remember my sinometer).

That is why it is critical in our life as practicing disciples, that we regularly come before the Lord, and make confession for our sins. It is helpful as a practice to come before Him, it helps to regulate the sins we are aware of. So as I read, “and be sure your sins will be found out”, I am reminded to acknowledge that I am sinner and in desperate need of Him.

The second verse comes from 1 Corinthians and it speaks to the function of the faithful, that is, everyone who reads this letter, to proclaim the gospel of Christ, not with eloquent wisdom….. so that the Cross is emptied of its power. I am sure I wrote that in my book because my words, though I refrain from calling them eloquent, may be. I surely want to be cautious not to try to write the importance of the Gospel out of my essays with eloquent words. I am hopeful that my words direct you, my friends towards His word and cause you to see in your heart that you are reflecting Christ’s desires in what ever you do.

I think I have been clear that it is only by the grace of God that we are, or can accomplish anything. I believe that He has a plan for each and everyone of us, and that for followers (and doers) of His word, that plan is for the good. Sometimes in my rush to get what He puts on my heart, to share through these writings, that I type faster then I think and perhaps my vision for sharing has been made cloudy. I just hope that even one of these devotions makes an impact on your faith, if it does, my mission is complete. I am very, very thankful for the chance (with you) to share what I believe God is asking me to share. I pray that He continues to reign down grace and mercy to you and your families through this season of Thanksgiving. I am blessed with your love and friendship and give my thanks for you…….