Holy Kryptonite

A verse came upon me, a passage from the Holy Book, that is to the flesh- Holy Kryptonite. To the mind of man the forthcoming verse is alien and unappreciated. For these are the Words of a Supernatural God; words that have been sown into the born again heart and nourished by the Holy Spirit in order for that person to divine what is good and what is bad.  To reject the message embodied by this word is to reject the Spirit and can lead to the destruction of  both the giver and the recipient.   However, a regenerated mind, soul, and spirit is usually necessary to comprehend the power and truth of this Word. The word states, “That if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to lead us unto righteousness.” These are the Words framed by the Cross and the Blood of the Savior and illuminated by His Resurrection. The whole Truth and power of the Gospel rests in the complete digestion and consummation of these words into our very identity and purpose. For as we confess our sins the Holy Spirit who is sealed in us will help us overcome our carnal attitude and sinful habits so that we can grow into mature followers and sharers of the Truth. The righteousness of Jesus Christ imparted by this divine Counselor brings everlasting joy to our lives.  This is the life led by the Spirit and not by the flesh.

So, is it possible for just anyone to forgive without knowing God, and can this action bring righteousness? For instance a mother’s love for a child will bring countless opportunities for true forgiveness.   Likewise confession can be easy for some and much harder for others.  Does the confession of a small child bring him or her righteousness? Not necessarily – according to God who administers righteousness. Man does not attain righteousness based on self will and self pursuit.  It is an appointment given by God who is the Supreme judge of character and of the heart. The first man given this title was Abraham;  “and he believed the LORD, and He counted it to him as righteousness” Gen. 14:6.   Then there is the incident where David had mercy on King Saul who was trying to kill him.  He said to Saul:  “The LORD rewards every man for his righteousness and his faithfulness, for the LORD gave you into my hand today, and I would not put out my hand against the LORD’s anointed.”  This is not to say that God will not see the good and noble deeds done by any individual.  Forgiveness and confession may bring a person to the face of God; to an opportunity to see God for who He is and to know and believe in the sacrifice made by the Son of God for sin.  For it is only by God’s Grace through our faith that we are saved, and it is NOT by our own efforts, so that no one can boast.  Righteousness will come after that supernatural bridge is crossed.