What is the problem? To put the situation into terms that many will understand, it would be the same as if I borrowed more money than I was capable of paying back. We all receive information about credit cards, bank loans, overdraft opportunities, and “interest free credit” options. How easy it is to borrow money and get into serious debt. The problem is that there comes a “day of reckoning” when the debt has to be faced, and the creditors satisfied.
Sadly, many people get themselves into serious financial difficulties. Managing their money is really difficult and to finance a holiday, or the Christmas family presents, they get into debt.
I wonder if we’ve ever added up the debt we owe to God. As we live our life to please ourselves and exclude God from day to day, what debt are we generating? Sin, as the Bible tells us, is putting “me” first. Shutting God out of my life and failing to do as He desires. Such behaviour is racking up a massive debt with God.
In reality we cannot pay back what we owe. Whatever effort we make to “change our ways”, “turn over a new leaf”, or do better cannot wipe out the debt. It is too great. Either we will have to face the consequences of that debt ourselves or look to another to help us. The choice is stark but simple. If we face the debt ourselves, we will suffer God’s judgement for our sin and guilt. However, in grace, God has provided another to bear the debt, the burden, of our sin and guilt – the Lord Jesus Christ. Through His death on the cross nearly 2000 years ago, our debt can be cancelled and our guilt removed.
What are you going to do about your debt crisis?
