Do you use sticky notes to remind you of things? I’m learning to see God’s sticky notes in my life. His notes are everywhere to remind us of His presence and provision. Just the other day I was having a discussion with my wife that wasn’t going my way. I was naturally agitated. Then one of my children disobeyed me and I reacted in sinful anger. Of course, after I totally ruined everyone’s morning simply because I wasn’t getting “my way” in “my universe”, I had to humble myself before the Lord (the rightful King of His universe) and apologize to my family.
So where’s the sticky note? Where in the world is there a reminder of God’s grace to provide? Well, my sinful outburst of anger reminds me that my anger is just that – a sinful act of rebellion against God. But God, instead of giving me what I deserve, poured out His righteous anger on His perfect Son who never sinned as my substitute!
Even in the midst of my sin there are reminders of God’s grace to provide me a Savior. There are reminders that I am still a mess in need of Jesus. There are reminders that God still continues to provide sanctifying grace that I might continue to fight against my sinful, self-centered desires. Praise God! There are reminders that God is faithful to His word of promise, and that He has not left me or forsaken me.
Be encouraged brethren and look for God’s sticky notes.
Miles
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