The Jesus Bible Reading Plan / Vanquishing Sin's Consequences

The Jesus Bible Reading Plan

Day 28 of 365 VANQUISHING SIN'S CONSEQUENCES As Absalom was plotting to attack and kill David, counterforces were already coming into place to block his progress. God used the "advice" of Hushai to give David and his men an advantage and an opportunity to prevail over Absalom's wicked schemes. Although Absalom thought he was in control of the situation, God was already working against him to fulfill his promises to David and to David's other descendants. In the same way, those who resist God and pursue sin are laying up trouble for themselves (Ro 2:4 - 9). This life is filled with events shaped by sinful human actions. For believers, Jesus has applied his grace to cover sin. Yet, Christians still experience the implications of the wrong actions of others. Part of the "good news" of the gospel is that eventually the world will see how God has conquered sin's effects in our world once and for all. One day, believers will experience the beautiful reality expressed in Revelation 21:4: " 'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Even now, God is at work to set things right, to work against evil and bring peace through Christ. And there is a much greater day in the future, one that is no longer marred by sin's consequences. Jesus, I cannot wait until the day when all will be right and all creation will see that you are Lord. Help me to live in the reality of this hope today. Amen. 2 Samuel 17:14 NASB 14 Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, "The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel." For the L ord had ordained to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel, so that the L ord might bring calamity on Absalom. Revelation 21:4 NASB 4 and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away."