I must admit a terrible mistake I once made. I was in charge of lighting for a television shopping channel. My supervisor told the floor directors they could turn lights from one set to another if a problem occurred. At the same time, I would not receive written documentation of a lighting problem if such an event occurred. I would find out when I walked into a studio and saw a light turned differently.
Upon walking into studio C, I found such a light on one of the sets. Sadly, I blew up and started screaming. After my rant, I walked outside to calm down. But when I returned and tried to enter the building, I was locked out. Eventually, my supervisor showed up and suspended me for three days.
Nonetheless, the Lord showed me mercy. I found out later that the director in the control room wanted to call the police. However, the producer, a Christian, asked the director to refrain.
I am so thankful for the Lord’s mercy. If the police had shown up, I could have been arrested. I am also grateful I did not lose my job. What I did was a sin.
The Lord is merciful to all, as when He died on the cross for our sins. The Lord showed mercy so we can have eternal life with Him. If you have not received His forgiveness and eternal life, do so today.
Ken Ebright is a former Minnesotan who lives in Belleville, Illinois. He plays a keyboard, sings in a men’s choir, and does street witnessing.