Bible in a Year:
[God will] hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.
She points to an important truth that believers in Jesus can sometimes fail to graspwhen God forgives our wrongdoing, were forgiven fully! We dont have to keep dredging up our shameful deeds, wallowing in any mucky feelings. Rather we can accept His grace and forgiveness, following Him in freedom.
We see this idea of no fishing allowed in Psalm 130. The psalmist proclaims that although God is just, He forgives the sin of those who repent: But with you there is forgiveness (v. 4). As the psalmist waits for God, putting his trust in Him (v. 5), he states in faith that He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins (v. 8). Those who believe will find full redemption (v. 7).
When were caught in feelings of shame and unworthiness, we cant serve God with our whole hearts. Instead, were restricted by our past. If you feel stymied by the wrong youve done, ask God to help you fully believe in His gift of forgiveness and new life. Hes cast your sins into the ocean!
Are you holding on to the false belief that God cant possibly forgive you for some sin in your life? God wants you to allow His forgiveness to set you free!
Forgiving God, You sent Your Son Jesus to save me from my sins and shame. Help me to live in the freedom of being fully forgiven.
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
How's everyone doing this morning?