Conceal or Reveal?

Pride always tries to hide (cover-up) its flaws and shortcomings.  A prideful person is always more concerned about his/her IMAGE than revealing who he/she truly is.  But--the TRUTH eventually comes out...the "masks" are removed. 

The politicians are proudfully proclaiming how good they are and what good things they've done.  Then, a short-time later, either a news reporter or some political opponent digs up some dirt about them to discredit them.  Some women wear make-up to hide their blemishes.  They look pretty flawless!  But once they remove it, they don't look so perfect.  We all try to show "our best side" to the public...but when we get home, those closest to us can see our "other side!"

In Luke 7:36-50 we see a woman, who was a SINNER.  But she HUMBLES herself and enters a public banquet (full of dignitaries, religious leaders, Jesus' disciples....and--THE GUEST OF HONOR, Jesus).  She falls at Jesus' feet and washes them with her tears.  She's weeping and grieving over her past sinful life--and, she's pouring out all her love and gratitude on Jesus.

Those in attendance are furious that she's crashed the party.  But Jesus shuts them up by saying that "this woman's sins are forgiven; she's demonstrated her love; her faith has saved her."

The best GIFT we can give Jesus is our sins.  He will then take all of our sins upon Himself and carry them to the cross.  All we need do is confess them, repent (turn away from sin) and turn to Him....love Him....worship Him....BELIEVE in Him as our Lord and Savior....and RECEIVE a new
life.

BELIEVE and RECEIVE!  It's as simple as that!