Day 6 - Look at the sins of the world today! Are you going to be saved from the sin in your life?

GENESIS 18:1-21:7 (NIV)

For years the sins of Sodom and Gomorah have been discussed, what was the sin? The cities of Sodom and Gamorah were full of sin! And although there wasn't only one sin in the land, Sodom and Gomorrah serve as a powerful example of how God feels about sin in general and homosexuality specifically. How does God see your sins? How does He feel about your sins? What are your sins? Does God provide resources to you to help you overcome your sins and teach you how to deal with them?

Sodom and Gomorrah were guilty of many other horrible sins, homosexuality was the reason God poured fiery sulfur on the cities, completely destroying them. To this day, the area where Sodom and Gomorrah were located remains a desolate wasteland. The other sins recognized and talked of are in examples such as Ezekiel 16:49-50; Jude 7; and Leviticus 18:22. These passages talk about the arrogant, overfed, not helping the poor, homosexuality, sexual immorality, and perversion. While homosexuality does appear to be the primary reason for the destruction of the cities the other sins were to be completely wiped away as well. Where are we in the world today with these exact sins?

Homosexuality is a part of our every day life of others around us. As Rob and I were watching a TV show that we love the other night, we saw two women actually kiss on national television, and were announced as girlfriends. It really made me stop and think. I do not want my children to think just because today's society is accepting that it is right. The bible teaches us the exact opposite. What resources are we given as Christians to face our sins? Are you open about your sins? Do you confess them and try to receive help on overcoming these sins or are you closed off and trying to cope on your own? Do you put on the armor of God when being confronted with your sins or do you fall into the temptations of the devil? Failing because of our sins in something that is easy to do, falling on our knees because of our sins is something that takes a swallow of pride and an understanding of Gods unfailing love and grace for us! It takes being a part of reading Gods words and understanding that they are meant for us. They are meant for our daily lives, not just when we feel like we need them. When sin is active in our lives we need to turn to God and ask for His for his help and his guidance. Even though it isn't easy, I have my husband who I talk to about my struggles. Not to make him worry, but to make him aware that I am human, sin is present, and knowing that he knows and can pray for me helps me. It makes me feel accountable and is one of the ways that I can show him I trust and respect him and his guidance in my marriage, family, and individual life.

The rapture is being talked about in a real and present since right now. With the sin that was in these two cities alone God wiped the cities out with burning sulfur! Have you asked God for forgiveness of your sin? Have you taken an active roll of trying to get rid of the sin in your life? My challenge for myself today is to recognize that there are sins in my life that I have not repented for or asked forgiveness for. I need to humble myself before the thrown and lay it at the feet of the almighty healer and know that eliminating the sin in my life is what will change my life.

Very Respectfully,
Leslie

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. - Ephesians 6:10-11