Manna in the Morning

I was intrigued recently by some comments by John Alexander who approaches things from a little different perspective in what he calls “The Other Side.” He writes, “to deny sin is bad news, indeed. The only good news is sin itself. Sin is the best news there is, the best news there could be in our predicament.

“Because with sin, there’s a way out. There’s the possibility of repentance. You can’t repent of confusion or psychological flaws inflicted by your parents—you’re stuck with them. But you can repent of sin.

“Sin and repentance are the only grounds for hope and joy. The grounds for reconciled relationship. You can be born again.”

John’s approach to our predicament reminds me of something that Billy Sunday said in a revival meeting: “A sinner can repent... but, stupid is forever!” 

So, you see there is wonderful news for me and you and everybody... yes, we are sinners... but through and because of Jesus Christ there is good news... through Him we can be forgiven... we can be born again! Remember Paul’s word in Romans 5:6, “When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.”