are you good enough?

Today's Readings: 
Psalm 63, Daniel 9:3-10, Hebrews 2:10-18, John 12:44-50

A radio station posted this on their Facebook page and I came across it by a third party. I don't want to name anyone. That would cause a flurry of posts and that is  exactly what this photo was meant to do.
 
My friend and I would say that this image is like putting a burning bag of dog-doo on a person's step, ringing the doorbell and then diving into the bushes to watch the action. 

So what then are we to do with it?

May I suggest you read the links up above first?

Lent is not about opening the door to the mess that is burning outside on your front step.

Lent is about opening yourself up and dealing with the mess that is within you.

The one who is knocking at the door or your soul will not run and watch you deal with it.
He wants to come in and talk. He wants to help

A popular bumper sticker reads "I'm not perfect, just forgiven!" As true as this statement is, it does not get anyone off the hook. Jerks come in all shapes shapes and sizes but God calls everyone to live a life above reproach. If God is sovereign we might as well be honest with him, right? And if we are honest he will be honest with us.

In the final analysis, no one is good enough, you see. But God has handled that problem.

That is why we call a certain Friday "Good" 

“And I’ll give them a heart to know me, God. 

They’ll be my people and I’ll be their God, 

for they’ll have returned to me with all their hearts. "

Jeremiah 24:7

amen