“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2 We often read…
“Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.” I Timothy 1:16 Have you ever heard someone say, “God could not forgive me, I am too great…
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” (Matthew 6:14 KJV) It was Sunday morning and we had a wonderful service. The altar was full of those hungry for more of God. As the service closed, an older man in our church came to…
“And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.” Genesis 33:4 Another familiar story that we have read many times, but I saw something different this time when I read it. Remember that after Jacob had convinced his father…
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:1 We are all human and we make mistakes, at times we will sin and do things that are contrary to God’s plan for our lives.…
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones” (Proverbs 16:24). “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Anyone remember whispering this to themselves on the playground when bullies would hurl unkind words your way? At the time…
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you.” (Luke 6:27 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible) In essence, Jesus was saying, “Listen up!” While reading this passage today, I was reminded of a time I was trying to…
As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:12, Holy Bible, New King James Version)
Transgression is synonymous with disobedience, misbehavior, wrongdoings, offenses, and indiscretions. Most of us try to forget unpleasant events that hint at transgressions. The Psalmist could have measured the distance to the sun or the moon, but seeing them would remind us of our sins. Instead, he speaks symbolically with the greatest distance he can imagine, from east to west, so far that our past sins are invisible.
Apostle Paul makes an even stronger statement of how God, the great forgiver, sees our past.
“For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” (Hebrews 8:12, NKJV)
Now that’s complete forgiveness.
Prayer: Lord, when I remember my transgressions before Your forgiveness, I rejoice that You do not. Amen.
Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” (Matthew 6:16 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.) It was Sunday morning and we had a wonderful service. The altar was full of those hungry for more of God. As the service closed,…