Wednesday, October 9, 2019 -No Matter What

Jesus was often questioned and even criticized by the Pharisees for associating with sinful people; they did not realize they were as sinful as those they judged so harshly. Jesus showed grace, compassion and offered forgiveness to those who saw their sin and repented. He is still as merciful today as He ever has been. When we see our sin in light of who Christ is we come to realize even our best falls short of His perfection. The good news of the gospel is, Jesus does not expect perfection. He only wants our seeking heart and for us to surrender to Him. Christ within us provides transformation and renewal. If we are His, He will take our broken past and make it into beauty for His kingdom.   Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 26:12 Ken Nix