1 Timothy 1
The relationship between Jesus and sinners is clear. He came for us. But do we seek Him?
The word and the law was given to us. God's word - wow. But for some we take them likely.
v14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Who is Christ to me? Just some figure in the head, or some theological person whom I know can bring me to heaven and save me?
Paul know God, he thus persecuted Christ. But he now know Christ and through Jesus overflowed him with grace, faith and love. What is my experience? Where is the wow?
Paul claimed he is the foremost of sinners. Do I feel so? If not do I need Christ?
Because, Paul loved God, and know that Christ is God and Jesus has accepted him the worst of all sinners, he received the foremost in mercies.
Lord, I have to reset my relationship with you. I want to remember the time that I am worst of sins, I need you, not just head knowledge, but of faith, grace and love. Forgive me, cleanse my heart for it is not right with you. Forgive me of my wrong doings. It is this recognition of what a wrench I am, that I need Christ the most.
It is then that I see the grace and accept His mercies on me. Amen.
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