“Humanity does not pass through phases as a train passes through a station: being alive, it has the privilege of always moving yet never leaving anything behind. Whatever we have been, in some sort we are still.”
— C. S. Lewis
These were sobering words this morning. It was a wake up call at first because it brought before me the issue of sin, as it relates to Lewis’ words “whatever we have been, we are”. I am a sinner, no matter how hard I try to wipe it from my life. Then, about 5 seconds later it kicked in that the same would apply to God’s grace. What a wonderful thing.
From the hymn “Grace Greater Than Our Sin” (complete lyrics at the end) –
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.
What can avail to wash it away?
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,
brighter than snow you may be today.
And – In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace 8 that he lavished on us in all wisdom and insight. – Ephesians 1:7-8, NIV
Maybe, in the picture I have in my mind for Lewis’ words, grace is the rail that my train is riding on. No matter where I go, God’s grace will go with me.
May you feel God’s grace today abounding in your own life.
In His service,
Keith
Grace Greater Than All Our Sin –
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,
there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Refrain:
Grace, grace, God’s grace,
grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
grace, grace, God’s grace,
grace that is greater than all our sin!
Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,
threaten the soul with infinite loss;
grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,
points to the refuge, the mighty cross.
(Refrain)
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.
What can avail to wash it away?
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,
brighter than snow you may be today.
(Refrain)
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see his face,
will you this moment his grace receive?
(Refrain)