I wish I could talk to you, but I know I can pray for you. I must admit, my thoughts towards you Monday morning were harsh. As I saw my bank account being depleted by $1700 as I watched you make various purchases, I wanted justice. I was furious, and when I found out that you were going to pick up the merchandise Monday afternoon, I wanted you to be met by the police.
Then I remembered another thief. One who hung on the cross beside Jesus. And then I wanted more than just jail for you. I wanted you to know the One who forgives thief, such as yourself, such as myself. You see, we are all thieves, stealing from God the glory that is due him. We steal his time and worship that is due Him, because we all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Yet, that is not where the story ends. Despite the fact that we are all rule-breakers, and all deserve eternal prison, through Christ, we are forgiven. He took the punishment of our sin, and in return gave us His righteousness, so it became like we never sinned at all, and rather had righteous garments. We are able to stand before our Judge and claim Christ's innocence. Not guilty (despite the fact that we are). And this is what I want for you - for you to be declared 'not guilty' on the final day. I pray that this sin might get you caught in order that you might come to know Him.
Praying for you,
the credit card holder.
