Attitude is the first thing people notice about you. Attitude is the precursor to anger. Attitude is the warning sign that alerts you that you need to make a choice. Your attitude which prompts your actions reveals a true picture of your heart condition. Attitude + Action = Assignment. Success comes from an attitude to apply the Word of God you your life. Your willingness to apply the Word determines the level of success in your life. Often times the church has a problem with people God decides to use. Jesus raises up and uses people that we cast away. Even though the woman in this story is a sinner (harlot) she showed her true feelings and honored Jesus. The Pharisee on the other hand knew the customs and law but failed to apply the word to his life. The Pharisee's sins were minimal but his love was also minimal. The woman knew she had been forgiven much, therefore her love was much. Jesus knew the reputation of the woman, but was more interested in what the woman could become through the grace of God. So it is with us. Stop spending so much time looking in the rear view mirror of your life. Spend more time looking through the panoramic view of the windshield. Where you are going is far greater than where you have been. It's o.k. to glance in the rear view mirror of your past but don't get stuck there. If you do you will crash into something. God has great things in store for you regardless of what your past looks like. Walk in your Kingdom success by having a Kingdom attitude.
Be well,
Pastor Hines
