Day 5

"Go and sin no more." These words must have been shocking to the woman who had been caught in adultery. She had fully expected death by stoning according the Law of Moses. The Pharisees and others had wanted to bring swift judgement on the woman in their anger over her obvious sin. But Jesus had a different motive in his words - mercy for the repentant heart.

The people had dragged her before Jesus to see if He would follow the Law and agree with their desire for a speedy end to the whole, distasteful incident. But Jesus rose from where He had been writing in the sand to add a tough requirement to those who wanted to hurl stones. "He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first." After a long, pregnant silence the accusers began slinking into the city shadows, convicted of their own sins.

"Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?"
"No one, Lord."
"Neither do I condemn you."

Jesus taught two life-altering lessons that day. First, when you become perfect you can judge everyone else. Until then leave the judging to God. Second, when you make a mistake repent, get up, dust yourself off and go forward having learned your lesson well.

Have you made a mistake lately? Most of us have. Mistakes are part of life but Gods grace and forgiveness is always available to the truly repentant heart. Jesus was not condoning her sin but He was interested in saving her soul. If you've messed up go to God and ask for forgiveness and mercy. Jesus always forgives the repentant heart.

1 John 1:9-10 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. NKJV

God Bless You,
Have a wonderful day,
Pastor Andy