Admitting Your Ridin' with a Limp

Scripture: Romans 3:23 - "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

Cowboy Wisdom:
Out on the ranch, a cowboy with a lame horse has two choices: pretend everything's fine and risk getting stranded miles from help, or admit the problem and get it fixed. Most greenhorns choose pride. Seasoned cowboys choose wisdom.

Just like that beggar at the temple gate knew he couldn't walk, we've got to face facts about our spiritual condition. We're all born with a limp we can't fix ourselves. Isaiah put it plain as day - even our best efforts are like dirty rags when held up to God's holiness.

The beggar didn't hide his condition. He sat right there at the Beautiful Gate where everyone could see him. That takes guts. He'd come to grips with his reality long ago. Until we're honest about our need for Jesus Christ, He can't help us. A doctor can't heal someone who won't admit they're sick.

Questions for Reflection:

1. What areas of your life are you pretending are "fine" when they really need God's healing touch?
2. How does comparing yourself to others keep you from seeing your real need for Jesus?
3. What would it look like for you to be as honest with God about your spiritual condition as the beggar was about his physical one?

Prayer Focus:
​Ask God for the courage to be honest about your spiritual condition. Pray for humility to admit you can't save yourself and that you need Jesus every single day.