"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." Galatians 6:7 NIV
In a statement released on Twitter last week, Luke Traynor, a GB cross country runner who is facing a four year ban from UK sport after recently testing positive for cocaine said, "I have made an incredibly stupid and uncharacteristic mistake and for that I am deeply sorry. I am sorry to my family, friends, coaches, sponsors, and anybody who has supported my progress at any stage of my career." In his statement, the 26-year-old runner went on to admit that he tested positive for benzoylecgonine - a metabolite of cocaine and said he had taken the drug, “as a one-off and in a purely social situation.”
And while I have no doubt that Traynor is truly sorry for what he did and can most certainly be forgiven for his mistake, he will still have to face the consequences of it. And you know, the same is true about the stupid mistakes you and I make. You see, although God promises to forgive the sins of those who repent, the Word clearly says that "a man reaps what he sows." Simply said, that means you and I, although fully exonerated from our transgressions upon asking for forgiveness, will still be rightfully left to deal with the repercussions or effects of our actions. For instance, if you and I choose to steal from someone but then repent, God will forgive us for that sin but we will still be at the mercy of the courts to make restitution.
So if you're dealing with the consequences of a mistake you've made today my friend, rejoice in the assurance that you are forgiven and that you are not alone. And then rejoice that you have a Father who truly loves you no matter what you’ve done.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that sin always has consequences and that forgiveness does not release us from experiencing them. And Lord, when we feel as though we are not forgiven because we are reaping what we've sown, please remind us that you removed our sins as far as the east is from the west the moment we asked for forgiveness. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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