When Sin Abounds

“Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more.”

Romans 5:20

One man burst through theater nine's doors, initiating the most devastating one man massacre in American history. One man changed the history of our country. He shattered the very definition of security. He now forces millions to look over their shoulders, questioning their safety. One man personally stripped twelve hearts of pulsation. Seemingly without a second thought, one man made the choice to kill, steal, and destroy. Immediately the media researched and reported the identity of this one man: his name, his education background, and his family’s response. The American people demand to know who would do this, so the media continues to indulge them, showing the man’s picture every half hour. People want a clear idea on where to channel their hatred. 

That one man.

Yet, another Man already forever changed the history of the world. It is He offers unmovable security. He personally enters the hearts of millions, breathing purpose, hope, and peace to each individual one. Seemingly without a second thought, this One Man made the choice to suffer, die, and resurrect- for you -to extend a path from Heaven to man, to provide a life of purpose, to plan, provide, and walk with you through every day.This is the man we should be constantly researching, constantly sharing, and constantly rediscovering. It's His face we should be seeking.

Evil may abound. Unpredictable mankind will always choose to do unpredictable things. That’s free will. That’s man’s choice, and those choices will daily grow more perverse. Sin expands, but God’s unrelenting grace will always expand further, farther, and deeper. Man has room to choose, but God still holds it all in His hands. His love is more. His plan is more. His mercy needs never to be questioned, no matter what seems to go wrong in the world. Never for one second does God lose control. He’s never surprised, and He never panics. Heaven is not scrambling, trying to patch up the mess. God sits on His throne, and calmly reveals the good He’s planned for you. His arms alone offer absolute security

 

And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

Revelation 20:10

The story is written, and the ending is already revealed. 

God wins.