There is more to your story than your present reality and struggles (John 8:1-12). Our past, our failures, our weaknesses, our lack, our circumstances, and our pain do not have the final say in the story of our lives. Paralyzed by the fear of either being exposed or never being able to change, we can easily believe we are stuck in our misery and shame (i.e., determinism or fatalism). Thankfully, Jesus is the light of the world who makes clear the path to life (John 8:12). Like the woman caught in the act of adultery, His heart is to neither condone our sinfulness nor condemn us. His intent is to make a way out of our condemnation, to establish a new story and trajectory for our lives. He wants to cleanse us from all our sin and lead us to a place of freedom, healing, restoration, and joy.
