ODB: the sin buildup
January 14, 2010
Sin drains our spiritual power; confession restores it.
READ: 1 John 1:5-10
We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. —2 Corinthians 4:7
For hundreds of years, windmills around the world have been used to pump water and to process grains. But in the last few decades, as wind turbines producing electricity have become more prevalent, a “fly in the ointment” unexpectedly occurred.
Researchers discovered that windpower generators worked fine at slow speeds, but at high-wind velocity, bugs on the blades reduced power output. Operators found that it was necessary to regularly wash off the buildup of dead insects to avoid having them slowly decrease the turbine’s power.
A buildup of sin in a Christian’s life can be a problem as well. God has provided a way to clear the accumulation of sins from our lives. First John 1:9 reminds us: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” But unless we do that often, we’ll be running on diminished power. That’s because the power for living comes from God and not us (2 Cor. 4:7). When we try to live the Christian life in our own strength, we’ll feel defeated—like windmills robbed of their energy.
God’s power can be more easily seen and experienced in our lives when we get rid of sin’s buildup every day. — Cindy Hess Kasper
Source: Our Daily Bread
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The ‘sin buildup’ has really illustrated how a sin can ruin my life. I believe its also like cancer that spreads quickly through the tissues in an infected body and gradually puts into death. Therefore God is always ready to forgive those who come to Him with a broken heart.
What if i keep on failing on the same mistake? Sometimes I’m thinking that I can never be changed even though I know that God’s mercy and forgiveness is always there. I guess I’m becoming so forgetful, cause everytime I ask for forgiveness…the following day..there’s come the sins again..felt so sad!