I remember
the first time that I committed a robbery; my heart was beating out of my
chest. My stomach was twisted in knots and a feeling of nausea came over me. The
hair on my arms stood straight, as I waited for the drop. I knew what I was
doing was wrong, so I had to reinforce my action with a “Me against the World”
mentality. Well I committed the robbery and didn’t get caught. {Because God does not punish sinners instantly, people
feel it is safe to do wrong}. Ecclesiastes 8:11
So from one robbery to the next, I began to feel less nervous, and more
untouchable; because after all, I get away clean every time. What I didn’t know
was that with each criminal activity, I was on a course that would lead me to a
150,000 dollar bond and looking at 20 years to life, for committing a felony
while I was out on bond for another felony.
In my case, God did display patience, allowing me ample opportunities to
STOP, CONFESS and REPENT but I chose to continue; believing that I would get
away with a criminal lifestyle with no consequences. In this life, we all have
two choices; follow our own way or God’s way. We will either abuse God’s
goodness and forbearance; by choosing to believe that we will not face A God of
Righteousness; OR we will
allow God’s goodness and forbearance to break through our hearts of stone, and
Convict Us, Forgive Us, Save Us and Keep Us.
{Don’t you realize how patient he is
being with you? Or don’t you care? Can’t you see that he has been waiting all
this time without punishing you, to give you time to turn from your sin? His
kindness is meant to lead you to repentance.} Romans 2:4
Which way will you choose?
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