When at home with my wife, there are times when we are playing, we'll act like we cannot own up to something. For example, we may have played Bowling on Wii Sports and I beat her by thirty-five pins and she would say that I got lucky. In turn, I would say, "Own up to it, you just got beat". Eventually, she would own up to just losing the game versus using an excuse. When she does that, I would say, "Now doesn't that feel better because confession is good for the soul?" There are cases where we, as men and women of God, need to put this cliché to practice in our everyday lives and every day walk. Today's text ministers to us on this topic.
Today's main scripture is found in the book of Proverbs. This book was written around the time of 900 B.C. Proverbs, written by King Solomon, are what one may consider "lessons learned" from Solomon's life and reign as King of Israel, along with some clichés, proverbs, and phrases that would benefit you and I as we continue to live life. Within this scripture on today, it provides us further clarity on why confession is good for the soul.
Solomon begins writing the text by saying, "He who conceals his sins does not prosper". Brothers and sisters, it's imperative that you do a "self - assessment" on a regular basis. Assess yourself for what is good about you. Assess yourself for what is bad about you. When you recognize the things that are bad about yourself, do something about it. Get the help you need in order to better yourself. Pray to the Father that He may provide you guidance and understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). Read His Word that He may give you clarity on the things you should do to get it right (Psalms 119:105). Anything you do, do not hide/conceal your sins! If you do that, the text warns you and I that we will not prosper. As the old cliché says, "what's done in the dark will come to the light". Anything you do, deal with your darkness before it is brought to light!
The text is concluded by Solomon when he writes, "but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy". In other words, confession is good for the soul! Have you ever owed someone and you did not want to call them until you had their money available? Just think if you called them earlier and let them know your circumstances, there's a good chance they would understand and give you the time you desire. Many of us have wronged our brothers and sisters and ourselves and yet have kept it in the back of our minds and within our hearts! It's imperative on today that you confess your sins, renounce your sins because mercy is awaiting you! If you have a friend/brother/sister that you trust, confess your sins to them and know that God has healing with your name on it (James 5:16a)! Whatever you do, stop carrying the weight of sin, let it loose and confess it!
In closing, we all have confessing to do in one arena or another. If we hold those sins in, we cannot prosper the way God wants us to. On the other hand, if we confess them and renounce them, then there's a place called mercy where we can reside there and receive it! Are you content with sulking in the things you need to confess or are you going to let it loose and become blessed? The choice is yours!
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