“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8 (KJV)

Today, while driving home, a man in the car next to me, found out his lane was ending and decided to cut into my lane.

I gave a friendly toot of the horn. Just a tap mind you.  He then proceeds to yell at me from his rolled-down window.  I didn’t yell back, but I was angry all the same.  If he would have just waved an “I’m sorry”, or even “thank you for letting me in front of you” I would have totally forgiven him and waved him in with a smile. But he didn’t and that just ruffled my feathers.

Isn’t it funny how God’s Word comes up at the best times? I was reminded of Romans 5:8 that Christ died for me while I was yet a sinner.

I was willing to have grace for the man, but only if he was sorry for his actions and ask my forgiveness first.

That’s not the Grace that was extended to me. Christ died for me before I was even sorry for my sins. I didn’t have to care first.

If Christ would extend such grace to me, I could at least extend grace in such a trivial incident as that.

Precious Father, I ask forgiveness for my attitude and lack of grace when so much has been extended to me.  And I humbly rejoice in what you did for me.