In 1738, Samuel Johnson wrote in his diary: Oh Lord, enable me to redeem the time which I have spent in sloth. Nineteen years later, he wrote, Oh mighty God, enable me to shake off sloth and redeem the time misspent in idleness and sin by diligent application of the days yet remaining. He wrote some variation of this prayer every year after that. Finally, in 1775, 38 years after his first resolution, he wrote, When I look back upon resolution of improvement and amendments which have, year after year, been made and broken, why do I yet try and resolve again? I try because reformation is necessary and despair is criminal. Johnson is describing human life. We start every year thinking, This is the year! We resolve to turn over a new leaf—and this time we are serious. We promise ourselves were going to quit bad habits and start good ones. Were going to get in shape, eat better, waste less time, be more content, be more disciplined, and so forth. Were going to be better husbands, wives, fathers, mothers. And then, twelve months later, weve fallen short … again. This Sunday at WCC I will be giving a message titled, Good News... For 2015. We will look at Romans 3:22. You will hear good news for all of us.... The gospel is the good news announcing Jesus infallible, unfailing devotion to us in spite of our inconsistent devotion to him. As this new year gets under way, take comfort in knowing that we are weak and he is strong... that even as our love for Jesus falls short, Jesus love for us never will. I look forward to seeing you Sunday! Pastor Tracy Overwhelming Grace Keep You!
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 22:42:41 +0000
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