I was thinking about my year as a student this week. I think the lesson that was etched all over my year was to own up to who I am and then see it in light of who Christ is. I am really good at dodging the truth, trying to hide my flaws, shifting the blame. I’m so totally flawed, and I know it, but I don’t want anyone to think so.
Through my year as a student God used almost everything I experienced (my house leader, my roommates, my job) to show me that (1) I need to be completely honest before Him about who I am, that means all my sin and shortcomings. (2) when I’m honest before Him, when I repent and take responsibility for my sin and failures, He goes about changing me and making me like Him in ways I never thought possible. And (3), my fellowship with those around me is so much richer and deeper as a result.
There’s complete honesty and humility at the foot of the cross. Jesus redeems our messyness. He is so good.
Oh yes, I hear that! The more I write, the more laid bare I feel. But it’s a worthy safricice. It must be done. Thanks for posting this. I’m sure you’re up to the task you’re setting out for yourself. Good luck.