God has not dealt with us
after our sins; nor rewarded us
according to our iniquities.
Psalm 103:10
I have no doubt that God takes pity on those who are afflicted. He's impartial to the oppressed, and to all who are in pain, even if the latter was caused by one's foolish actions...
after our sins; nor rewarded us
according to our iniquities.
Psalm 103:10
I have no doubt that God takes pity on those who are afflicted. He's impartial to the oppressed, and to all who are in pain, even if the latter was caused by one's foolish actions...
Time and again, I have seen Christ's hands of mercy being extended to those who are in prison. As the Bible says, He doesn't always deal with us as our iniquities deserve. And sometimes our own self-inflicted suffering, brought on by an unchecked sin nature, is enough of a punishment for a man to learn his lesson.
This afternoon, as an example of the Lord's mercy, the men here at Sullivan Correctional Facility got a special treat. Approximately 25 members of the Manhattan Grace Tabernacle Church from New York City came to worship with us. Most of them are with the church's choir. All totaled, seventy-two people were present inside the chapel. It was a heart-warming time. And, as I have often observed, the eyes of a large number of these men were wet with tears. Surely committing crimes and wasting much of one's life brings forth much regret. But there were tears of joy and gratitude, too, for those who already know our sins have been forgiven.
Thus, I am thankful that a group of Christians from the "free world" were willing to sacrifice a Saturday to spend time with men like me.
D.B.
This afternoon, as an example of the Lord's mercy, the men here at Sullivan Correctional Facility got a special treat. Approximately 25 members of the Manhattan Grace Tabernacle Church from New York City came to worship with us. Most of them are with the church's choir. All totaled, seventy-two people were present inside the chapel. It was a heart-warming time. And, as I have often observed, the eyes of a large number of these men were wet with tears. Surely committing crimes and wasting much of one's life brings forth much regret. But there were tears of joy and gratitude, too, for those who already know our sins have been forgiven.
Thus, I am thankful that a group of Christians from the "free world" were willing to sacrifice a Saturday to spend time with men like me.
D.B.
