It is very difficult to admit that I made a mistake. I think this is true for everyone. The more time, energy and money we invest in a poor choice, the harder it is to stop and change directions.
Some years ago Tom Hanks and Shelly Long stared in a movie titled “The Money Pit.” In this film their characters are convinced by a con artist to buy a hopelessly dilapidated house. As this movie progresses their lack of judgment in purchasing this home becomes more and more apparent as the stairs collapse and the bathtub falls through the floor. Even their attempts at renovation are catastrophic.
This story line makes for an interesting and humorous movie. But in real life it becomes a disaster. On the day of Pentecost, the Apostle Peter told the gathered crowd that they have made a horrible mistake by crucifying Jesus. They have been so blinded by their own foolish pride that they could not see Jesus for who He is—Lord and Christ.
It may be that in life we too have found ourselves committed to a life style and plan of action that is totally opposed to God. It is so hard to admit a mistake that we continue to make one bad decision after another. In “The Money Pit” Tom Hanks and Shelly Long throw their money away because of a bad decision. When it comes to our religious decisions (or lack thereof), it may be that we are throwing our lives away because of a stubborn opposition to God.
It is never too late to admit our mistakes and bad decisions in life. On the day of Pentecost 3,000 repented and were baptized. Jesus, who is Christ and Lord, died for your failures and mistakes. Leave behind your old disastrous mistakes and come home to His welcoming arms.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for always being there for me. Grant that I may never stubbornly cling to my sinful and faulty decisions. Amen.
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God’s richest blessings in Christ,
Pastor Philip Quardokus
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