God of Chances
"for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes." Proverbs 24: 16
Why do we have many chances?
1. Because God knows we are not perfect: We are not but God is perfect and He is interested in helping us to be perfect.
" Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
Matthew 5:48
2. Because God knows there is a war between flesh and spirit: our flesh desires evil but out spirit desires the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). We must fight against flesh! Keep your mind full of God!
"Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set
on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance
with the Spirit have their minds set
on what the Spirit desires." Romans 8:5
3. Because God knows we are selfish: value others! Share God´s love! Share your testimonies and rejoice with others´ testimonies!
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,"(Phillipians 2:3)
4. Because God knows sometimes our faith is down
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6
Examples of men who had a second chance in the Bible
1. Jonah (1:2,10; 2:9-10)
2. The woman caught in adultery (John 8:3-11)
3. Peter betrayed his very great friend (Luke 22:34)
Who among us has not needed at one time
or another, a new chance from God?
- A second chance to do right for our parents
- A second chance at marriage
- A second chance after wasting our youth
- A second chance after wasting our money
- A second chance after wasting our talents
- A second chance after wasting our promise
- A second chance after wastinf our opportunities
From the message shared by Gustavo
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