Romans 2:4 … Do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
Today, I confess there is a God. I really believe I am not a chance happening. I really believe there is a divine being who creates, sustains, and rules the world. He made me in his image. He knows my name. He watches every step I take, and I will see him in the afterlife one day.
Today, I confess there is a Law. God has a universal morality that he has placed within every man’s chest. All have a sense of right and wrong. All have a sense of ought and ought not. Some have the privilege of having God’s Word so that they even more clearly know that which is holy.
Today, I confess there is a great sinner. His name is Joe Franks. He consistently discounts God, God’s truth, God’s blessings and warnings. Great are his sins of heart, mind, mouth, and hands. Yes, Joe Franks, in his firstborn-natural-fleshly state, is totally deprave. He is bad to the bone, and he is not alone.
Today, I confess my sin. My eyes are opened. My mind is clear. My heart is pricked. My emotions are shaken. When asked how I plead, the answer is “Guilty, Your Honor.”
Today, I confess my Savior. I have also come to the point of believing in the substitutionary work of Jesus Christ. He lived for me. He earned my righteousness. He sacrificed himself for me, taking care of 100% of my transgressions. Due to his gracious performance, God and I are tight. We are reconciled. We are one. We are good to go — without degree, without alteration, forever and ever.
Today, I do not presume. Instead, I give thanks. Why do I recognize God? Why do I understand his Law? Why do I see my sin? Why is my conscience troubled? Why do I repent of my sin and self-righteousness and trust in Christ? Why am I numbered amongst the Father’s children, Christ’s flock, or the Holy Spirit’s church? It is not due to my wisdom or will. It is not due to my naturally produced repentance and faith. No, it is only because of God’s rich kindness, rich forbearance, and rich patience. This is that which has led me and leads me to repentance.
How did I win the heavenly lottery?
How did I become one of the elect?
Why was I invited to the feast and spiritually impacted to affect the invitation?
It is only due to the offended God’s lavish and unfathomable grace, and for that I give thanks.
Unfathomable Grace 