When God Disciplines

“But a man must examine himself, and in so doing he is to eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks, eats and drinks judgment to himself if he does not judge the body rightly. For this reason many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep. But if we judged ourselves rightly, we would not be judged. But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world.” 1 Corinthians 11:28-32

Many times we can sense the Holy Spirit warning us against a certain action even before we do it. Yet we persist, and as a result our fellowship with Him cools. When this happens, we need to remember that God always offers restoration and forgiveness to those who come to Him. He never disciplines us out of anger.

True humility and a contrite heart are proven pathways to God’s forgiveness. Don’t believe Satan’s lie when he tells you God is mad at you and will not forgive you. God’s anger is vented toward sin itself. And while sin has consequences, God’s love for the sinner is unconditional.

Do take the divine discipline of God seriously. Know that it is based in His eternal love for you - endure and submit to it. Sin, regardless of the form it takes, has repercussions. However, the love of God is stronger still. No matter how deeply entrenched your sin, God can deliver you.