24/02/2023
God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant.
Romans 5:20 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.5.20.NLT
Two days ago I had the privilege of speaking to a group of juveniles at the local prison here in Rustenburg at their matric well done function. This is unchartered territory for me, so it was rather scary and I went in apprehensive 🤦. For comfortability I asked my Motho, Mabogwane Mpho Steven , to accompany me.
So because our car has broken down I had to be picked up from the house...yhooo these guys sent that van ...the one they transport offenders in, and the warders were in uniform, bathong! Even opening doors for us🤦. And I thought what must the neighbours thinking 🤷.
Then we get to the prison gate, no warning along the way, (mind you we know one of the warders personally), he says to us get out of the car your handbag, cellphone and all you are going to be searched and you are leaving everything here. Mind you my talk is on the phone which I manage to negotiate, thank God. As we walk through the prison I was so scared as I saw these young men and we walked through them, it felt like a walk of shame.
As the program began and progress, the Holy Spirit was ministering to me about my feelings and how I've judged these young men and have already condemned them...this is what sin does... it judges us, condemnes us and strips us of our dignity and free will(independence). It makes us feel guilty and ashamed... He was humbling me by giving me that experience from my own self righteousness and growing my love and passion for souls.
As I was listening, there came the announcement, Well done class of 2023 for a 100% matric pass...all 14 that wrote matric passed and they had 9 bachelor passes and 7 distinctions 💃💃💃💃. Again the Holy Spirit said to me, see where Sin abounds, there my GRACE ABOUNDS....shuuu ! When I delivered the keynote address, I saw these young men differently... I saw them through the eyes of Jesus, I saw the power of the finished work of the cross, I saw the redemptive power of the blood and I could speak to them. I did not see sinners, I couldn't even call them offenders, I saw beyond their blue and orange overalls, I saw beyond their offences and I saw men who wanted to do better, who were hopeful for a change above all I saw the beloved of the Lord - whom He desired to reconcile with. Might, I say, since I started my coaching and speaking journey that talk will go down by far as the best talk I gave thus far!
Bagaetsho, God sees beyond your faults and He desires reconciliation with you. He loves you so much.
If you desire to reconcile and you don't know how, send me a message...let's get you back on the right journey with God!
God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant.