02/21/2025
This week I heard a testimony from a woman that was completely transparent and glorious. She shared her struggles but she magnified the Lord and His love for her. I related completely to all she shared and received such encouragement because I had struggled in the same way.
What made this testimony glorious was how she magnified the Lord and His love!
As I’ve pondered this testimony, I thought of how we all have struggled with sin. In fact, Romans 3:23 test us, “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” And that’s why Jesus came; to save us from sin and reconcile us back to the Father. But when we allow our thoughts to remain focused on those sins, we can take ourselves right into condemnation, guilt and shame. That’s not God!
Jesus has paid the price for sins. And, all who receive His gift of salvation, are forgiven for their sins; past, present and future. Psalm 34:3 says, “Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.” When we focus our thoughts and attention on Jesus, what He has done and Who He is, we magnify the freedom and liberty He has given us. We magnify His goodness, His grace and His love. And as we do, condemnation, guilt, and shame become powerless against us until they can no longer influence our lives. Glory!
“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.” (Ps 34:1-3)
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, all your mind, and with all your strength..” (Mark 12:30)