God is at Work

Last week I attended Momentum youth conference as a representative for Grace College as well as for Sister Mentoring with a Mission. I have been to Women’s conferences and youth camps but never a youth conference (however, it was much like a combination of the two). I was thankful for the chance to experience this conference as an exhibitor, rather than a teen or youth leader because I was able to interact with all the students and just sit back and witness God at work in their lives. I loved having students walk up to the table and share that God had placed going into ministry on their heart this past week. One of my favorite moments was when a mom/youth leader came up and told us about how her daughter was literally being moved by the Holy Spirit and she was journaling, painting, and even now considering going to a Christian college. 

During a rare and short bit of free time I had last week, I found myself reading from Romans 3. The few verses I read are as followed:

Then what’s the advantage of being a Jew? Is there any value in the ceremony of circumcision? 2 Yes, there are great benefits! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the whole revelation of God. 3 True, some of them were unfaithful; but just because they were unfaithful, does that mean God will be unfaithful? 4 Of course not! Even if everyone else is a liar, God is true. As the Scriptures say about him,

“You will be proved right in what you say,

    and you will win your case in court.”

5 “But,” some might say, “our sinfulness serves a good purpose, for it helps people see how righteous God is. Isn’t it unfair, then, for him to punish us?” (This is merely a human point of view.) 6 Of course not! If God were not entirely fair, how would he be qualified to judge the world? 7 “But,” someone might still argue, “how can God condemn me as a sinner if my dishonesty highlights his truthfulness and brings him more glory?” 8 And some people even slander us by claiming that we say, “The more we sin, the better it is!” Those who say such things deserve to be condemned.

Romans 3:1-8 NLT

I loved this reminder that even if everyone else is a liar, God is true. He is true and serves as judge over all. How awesome and powerful is our God! 

In today’s world, we are constantly fed lies and the wrong get to go through life easier than the right sometimes. However, God is just and will condemn the unfaithful. When we admit we have done wrong and ask God for forgiveness, we are humbled and able to take a step back closer to God. We can continue to strive towards a relationship with our perfect God in this imperfect world. 

I hope you are encouraged by reading these verses as well, knowing that the Lord is more powerful than any issue we may face on earth. Draw near to him whenever you are feeling weak. 

-e.k.