On Monday, during my discipleship group, the ladies and I were reading a portion of Brother Hagin's book, How to be Led by the Spirit of God, and he referenced a scripture. As is our custom, we turned to our Bibles to read the scripture in a few different translations. However, I had turned to the wrong scripture and began reading. Once I realized I had read the wrong scripture, knowing that the Holy Spirit is always at work, I knew it may not have been an accident. So, upon reading the correct scripture, we soon saw the link: to not admit or acknowledge our sin when God highlights it to us, (because we have the living testimony in our hearts – according to the scripture I was supposed to have originally read) is like saying that God is a liar!
In essence, we are acting as little children that think they can hide their wrong action from their parent, all the while the parent already knows they acted wrong. Why do children hide wrong actions: fear. Specifically, fear of being punished. How does that make God a liar? Because scripture tells us so – take a look:
"If we claim that we’re not guilty of sin when God uncovers it with his light, we make him a liar and his word is not in us.” 1 John 1:10 (TPT)
When God points out our sin through the light of His Word, and then we deny we sinned, we are calling God a liar! BUT, think about this as well. If we are denying our sin for fear of punishment, what does that say about our view of God as our Father? That He is unjust, mean, harsh, etc.? Let that NEVER be the view you have of God as your Father! That is a lie from the enemy himself! Let's back up and get the TRUTH of how God responds to our sin according to verses 8 & 9 of 1 John 1 (TPT):
"If we boast that we have no sin, we’re only fooling ourselves and are strangers to the truth. 9But if we freely admit our sins when his light uncovers them, he will be faithful to forgive us every time. God is just to forgive us our sins because of Christ, and he will continue to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
We should never deny or try to hide when we sin, but quickly ask forgiveness, knowing that God LOVES us and will forgive us EVERY TIME!!
Now, here’s a look at what is happening this week into next with our Radiant groups!
- Thursday, June 22nd is our monthly Abiding Wives group. This is a group for married women to fellowship and connect with each other as we gather to pray for our husbands. We meet every 4th Thursday of the month at a private home, beginning at 7 pm. You will need to email women@emic.org to get the address.
- Saturday, June 24th is our Advancing in Faith group. This group is using Brother Kenneth E. Hagin’s study guide, Bible Faith! We meet every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month in the Living Room modular at 9 am. This group is also available online via Zoom. There is a $10 course fee that includes the Bible Faith Study Guide we will be using. To register for this group please go here: Registration
- Sunday, June 25th is The Ruth Circle, a support group for Widows. This month we will have guest speakers presenting on identifying spam and phishing emails, texts, and fake social media accounts. This group meets every 4th Sunday right after service in the Living Room modular – LUNCH IS PROVIDED with RSVP to cgrigg@emic.org!
- Monday, June 26th is our weekly Radiant Discipleship group led by Pastor Cathy Grigg. Join us as we study Brother Kenneth E. Hagin's book, How to be Led by the Spirit of God – Legacy Edition! We meet at 12:15 pm in the Hospitality Room. This group is also available via Zoom! Radiant Discipleship Registration
- Tuesday, June 27th is our Growing From Glory to Glory group. A time to enjoy the Word of God, good teaching, and light refreshments with other women of EMIC. They meet every 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12:15 pm in the Hospitality Room.
