Sunday Reflection (September 15, 2019)

Moses interceded for Israel and understood that God seeks to restore and renew sinful people (Exodus 32:7-14). Perhaps more often than not, we desire mercy for ourselves, and justice and judgment for those whom we deem greater sinners than we. Our New Testament Scripture Reading from 1Timothy affirmed God’s grace despite human unrighteousness (1 Timothy 1:12-17).

Jesus, the perfect one, extends grace to us and intercedes for us. God offers us grace, forgiveness, and restoration in Jesus Christ. Oh, to be like Jesus and Moses!
There are certain attitudes and actions on our part that reflect the character of Christ, and perhaps first and foremost is extending grace to those who fail us
in one way or another.