It is easy to focus on the past and what is behind us. Especially, when what is ahead looks scary or unknown. Lot's wife provides us with a lesson in looking behind instead of ahead.
"But Lot’s wife looked back as she was following behind him, and she turned into a pillar of salt." -Genesis 19:26
The punishment seems drastic. But, we are told "the wages of sin is death". There are times consequences seem harsh and unfair, but in the light of God's holiness, we know sin is intolerable. Jesus provided the means of reconciliation.
Jesus taking on our sins might seem unfair, because it is. Love stepped in and took our place. He paid the price so we could move forward and not look back.
Today, I am grateful for reminders to not look back.
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