God shows up over and over again...

“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.  It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,” Titus‬ ‭2:11-12

How often do I pursue my self-interest over the interests of God?

 
A few weeks ago, I spent the afternoon with a friend that is actively pursuing self over the pursuit of God and God showed up in our conversation. Why do I get surprised when He does?

After we departed, I found a great analogy thru a life situation... Recently I had a small 1/8 of an inch spot on my face that was cancerous. Post removal I have at least 26 stitches and a permanent 2-inch scar. Why? The cancer that wasn't visible was deeper and wide then what was visible. 

How often is our sin the same?

I have found it interesting that I've been more concerned since the surgery with how I will look once healed vs the truth that I now have a form of cancer which needs to be monitored.  The pursuit of self creeps in yet again and I get a glimpse of just how deep and wide my sinful nature really is.

 Just food for thought...