My Woe is Gone

     In 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Jesus talks about some who may not inherit the kingdom of God. They are the fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, effeminate, homosexuals, thieves, covetous, drunkards, revilers, and swindlers, 

     Other scriptures also tell me not to be vengeful, judgmental, an unforgiven, or a lover of earthy idols. 

     I could easily place myself among some of the categories listed and cry, “Woe is me!” Yet, 1 Corinthians 6:11 takes away my, “Woe” because a few “buts” are listed.  

     It says, 

But…you were washed.

But…you were sanctified.

But…you were justified.

     When Jesus laid His LIFE on the Cross, He did it for me. He took my sins and washed them, sanctified them, and justified them so I could inherit the kingdom of God. He took away my “Woe is me!” so I could live better, love better, and glorify Him not only in word but in action.

     He gave me a kingdom inheritance if I believe in the name of the only begotten Son of God, Jesus, my Savior. My "Woe" is gone because I am washed by His blood.