Folks, this is the most exquisite practical teaching I can recall about “Putting Your Past Behind You!” Undoubtedly, this is the Number One debilitating affliction, if not curse, that the world’s humanity is suffering from today, and sadly, the church is not exempt. I can confidently state this 30 minute clip will rock your world.
For me, during this Lent season, considering the scars Jesus suffered and endured for me as proof of the job well done, but in his case, “by Him Who knew no sin…” whereas for me and you, our scars are the proof we’ve encountered His needed surgery so that our open festering wounds that we’ve either chosen, or been given by others, were indeed gloriously healed. Our scars are now the visible and verbal evidence to those in our spheres of influence, also suffering from their secrecy, hostility, dishonesty and the unforgiveness of their own unresolved, open and festering wounds! How timely to consider such healing as we approach the celebration of his resurrecting power and its ultimate healing for each of us.
Realize this clip is the first in a series of nine from Erwin Lutzer’s book so titled. His text is I Corinthians 10:12-13 “Therefore, let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” Bask in these words today. We’ve read them hundreds of times, but after listening to this clip three times this morning, I’ve been exquisitely warmed anew.
Blessings on your journey TODAY!