Engulfed By Sin

The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped around my head.Jonah 2:5

The word engulfed is a good word picture for we folks who live in fire country out west. Literally a dry hillside can be engulfed in rapidly spreading flames in a matter of minutes. Sin is like that. 

If you don’t do what you need to do to keep your heart and mind pure you literally could be engulfed in a torrent of sin that will sweep over you until you cry out to God to release you and get you out. 

This sin doesn’t have to be obvious ones people see as sinful but it could be judgements towards people, jealousy, anger at political opponents,  gossip, hatred, and so much more. Often you might think you are pretty good because your life isn’t like so and so but then you catch yourself being high and mighty and elevating yourself or your perfect church which is sinful too. Today listen to God’s voice. If your attitude towards people is less than honorable seek to be more like Jesus. If you have judged someone wrongly remember it is not your job to point out wrong but simply to pray and show love. 

PRAYER: My heart aches for people who can’t forgive and move on. I pray for healing of hurts and I pray for God to take His rightful place in peoples lives. Set people free who are following the wrong path of life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.