When We Know Better

For if we deliberately go on sinning after receiving the knowledge of truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins. Hebrews 10:26 CSB

Earlier this year, there were three words that I committed to God to assist me in: healing, intention, and transition; all of which I am or have been doing. As I think more on the word intention, I have sought God through a lot of prayer and fasting to continue to remove certain sins out of my life that if I can be fully transparent, I did not want to let go of, but the gravitational pull to draw even more closer to Him kept echoing in my spirit. The best way to describe how I have been feeling is from a quote from Ellen G. White- “the closer you become to Jesus, the more faulty you appear in your own eyes”.

One thing that I have been more intentional about is what I watch or listen to daily, because for me, I am fully aware how that may impact my behavior. So, last night while folding clothes, I listened to this testimony from this young man who was struggling in his walk, just like we all are. He noted that as he committed certain sins that would grieve the Holy Spirit, he would hear Hebrews 10:26 in his head. After finally surrendering his entire self to the process, he began to meditate on the verse that states that God will give us a way of escape ( 1 Cor 10:13) and began to apply it to every temptation.

I reflected on what he shared and could most definitely relate to earlier years (and now) when what I wanted superseded what the Holy Spirit desired and as a consequence, I created unnecessary trouble. Can you relate? If you are honest with yourself and our Heavenly Dad, then I am sure something immediately comes to the surface of your mind. Although sobering, I was very thankful to hear that testimony yesterday. It gave me a different perspective on what “dying to self daily” truly means. The beauty of our life is that we have been saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8-9). God loves us, He forgives us, and He wants the best for us. And when we know better, we should desire to do better.

I pray that on this Father’s Day, we can all reflect on the importance of honoring our Heavenly Father more intentionally through our willful obedience faithfully.

Stay Encouraged.