Forgiveness

We may struggle with getting the sins of our past out of our mind. Perhaps we even find it more difficult at times to forgive ourselves than others. Nevertheless, we should recognize the extent of God’s willingness to forgive.

The Hebrew writer encouraged (quoting from Jeremiah 31:33-34)…
“(15) And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying, (16) ‘This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds,’ (17) then he adds, ‘I WILL REMEMBER THEIR SINS AND THEIR LAWLESS DEEDS NO MORE.’ (18) WHERE THERE IS FORGIVENESS OF THESE, THERE IS NO LONGER ANY OFFERING FOR SIN.” ( Hebrews 10:15-18 ESV)

Wow! Praise God for the fullness and sufficiency of the blessings we have in Christ. Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, once and for all, is adequate for dealing with our sins as we remain in our relationship with Him. He does not need to be offered again and again. And the God Who is all knowing is willing to forgive us to the point of REMEMBERING THOSE SINS NO MORE! What a wonderful blessing! This should have a powerful impact on our life when we fully accept what He is willing to do!

Someone has said, “When God pardons He consigns the offense to everlasting forgetfulness. We are to forgive others as God forgives us.” [source: list of sentence sermons]

Paul exhorted…
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER, AS GOD IN CHRIST FORGAVE YOU.” ( Ephesians 4:32 ESV)

As we live appreciating the forgiveness we have received from God, let us be willing to extend it to others. If we are going to have FORGETFULNESS associated with our life, this is where it is to be exercised. In this way, the peace we have received from God may be experienced among one another as well.

Have a great day STRIVING TO BE LIKE HIM!
Carl

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