Sock Story

- My mom wanted a story for church-

Are we like socks? That is a strange question isn't it? But how many of us have worn holey socks? How many of us own a pair of socks where a toe is worn out? Or how about the bottom of the socks? I have worn socks where the bottom of the sock is worn and threadbare. But it doesn't matter what the condition of the sock if it looks good, right? As long as no one can see the toe sticking out or see the threadbare bottom, we will still wear the socks.

Let me ask again.....are we like socks? Is what others see of us not what we are? Are we hiding holes? Are there sins in our lives that we are very aware of but we don't repent of because no one else can see them? Don't be deceived. God can see them. God knows our hearts and our lives more than we know ourselves. If we are seeking acceptance and approval from anyone it should be from our Heavenly Father. His opinion is all that matters.

Perhaps we need to clean house. Just as one would go through a sock drawer and throw out all those which have holes, we need to go through our hearts and rid our souls of anything which hinders us. Don't hold on to the old and the worn. We are new creatures in Christ when we choose to follow Him. Embrace the new life. Embrace the power of sin through Christ Jesus. And wear His clothes of righteousness. :)