I admit it I did it

Acts 19: ¹⁸ Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. ¹⁹ A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas. ²⁰ In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.

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“Spray paint!” I thought to myself.  I searched the garage vigorously to see if I could find a can that matched. Believe it or not I did! Well it sort of matched. I backed the car into the garage and began my body work on my mothers’ car. I tried to cover up the dent from the accident I was in.

Yes it was the guys’ fault but he had no insurance and I had no experience in making sure he paid for the damage. I figured I would just paint the car and explain everything later… much later!

• When I try to hide my sins I can’t get better.
• When I try to hide my sins I never grow up in following GOD.
• When I try to hide my sins I don’t admit I need JESUS’ help.

Hidden sin is the worst sin. At least if I were blatant with my sins, someone could approach me with correction then I would have a choice to follow GOD or not. When I sin and try to hide it, the HOLY SPIRIT says to me “you shouldn’t have done that.” HE never repeats HIMSELF but let’s me know I am forgiven when I admit my maleficence.

• Admitting sin is never easy at first but gets easier the more I do it.
• Admitting sin lifts all kinds of burdens from my conscience.
• Admitting sin doesn’t give me the license to sin more but helps me identify areas of weakness that I need accountability for.
• Admitting sin enables me to live a victorious life because I have GOD on my side.

It’s funny how GOD works. HE tells me I must confess my sins and believe HIS SON died for them. I can never be good enough or strong enough to break my way into an eternal relationship with GOD.  Confession says “GOD I need you” rather than “I will hide my sins and try to make it on my own.” 

I can now say “LORD, I admit I am wrong in YOUR eyes and I want an everlasting relationship with YOU.”

• Are you hiding something?
• Are you trying to cover up your sin?
• What do you think you will gain by trying to hide any sin from GOD?
• Do you know the embarrassment of admitting your sin is far better than a broken relationship with JESUS?