# 53 Is God Giving You An Opportunity To Confess?

The Book of Genesis Day 53 Ge 4:8 Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. 9 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?" The deed is done. Cain has murdered his brother. Sometime after the deed was done, Cain is confronted by God, and the “all knowing” Creator throws a loaded question at Cain. It’s just like the one He threw at Adam when he was hiding in the Garden. “Adam where are you,?” becomes, “Where is Abel thy brother?” Of course, God knew perfectly well where Abel was, his very blood was screaming to God from the ground! So why does God ask? He is giving Cain an opportunity to consider what he has done and confess. Isn’t that just like our loving heavenly Father? Let’s consider that opportunity for our own life today. Is there some sin or sins that God is waiting for you to confess? As you read your Bible, pray that you would be open to such questioning from the Holy Spirit. Ask yourself, “Is there some sin in this reading that I need to confess?” Then do it, and receive the promise of 1 Jn 1:9, “ If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Sometimes God will confront your sin with circumstances gone south in your life in order to convict you, and show you that you need to change. Sometimes a situation may arise where you see an injustice, but closer examination reveals that you have your own issues with the practice of being unjust. However conviction comes, learn to embrace it and use it as an opportunity to confess and receive His promised forgiveness. Sometimes it may be a close friend who points out your sin. Don’t blow off a loving brothers attempt to bring conviction and correction into your life. Jas 5:19,20 says, “ Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, 20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” * Nathan confronting David about his sin with Bathsheba (2 Sam 12:1-13) is a great example! Note well David’s response to Nathan’s charge that David “was that man.” He didn’t pass of blame like Adam did, “It was that woman!” He didn’t lie as Cain did, “I know not.” Rather he said, “I have sinned against the Lord. Is God giving you an opportunity to deal with some sins in your life? Be open to the Holy Spirit and respond with David, “I have sinned against the Lord,” and then cling to the promise of 1 Jn 1:9! Reflect: The fact is, we all tell lies. What are some lies you have told? Lies often beget more lies. How do we stop the wheel of lies from spinning? What’s one of the ways we stop our sins from spinning out of control. Memorize 1 Jn 1:9, it will help you immensely in your walk with the Lord. Pray: Father, God, it is so easy to gloss over or avoid our sins. Help us to always be open to Your loving correction. Let us be quick to bring our sins to the cross and receive Your forgiveness. Amen *Just one word of caution here, make sure you remove the log from your own eye before you address the speck in his.