Monday, August 22, 2016

Forgiveness comes from Grace and Mercy

Psalm 32New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 32
Of David. A maskil.[a]

1 Blessed is the one
    whose transgressions are forgiven,
    whose sins are covered.(A)
2 Blessed is the one
    whose sin the Lord does not count against them(B)
    and in whose spirit is no deceit.(C)
3 When I kept silent,(D)
    my bones wasted away(E)
    through my groaning(F) all day long.
4 For day and night
    your hand was heavy(G) on me;
my strength was sapped(H)
    as in the heat of summer.[b]
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you
    and did not cover up my iniquity.(I)
I said, “I will confess(J)
    my transgressions(K) to the Lord.”
And you forgave
    the guilt of my sin.

The gift of Grace and Mercy derive straight from the heart of God...His love for us.  These gifts are not "get out of jail free cards". They should never be taken for granted like we earned them or are ours to dole out as we see fit. Jesus's words to the adulteress express His expectation of us when we claim Him as our Savior:  10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”

11 “No one, sir,” she said.

“Then neither do I condemn you,”(A) Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”(B)

Go and leave your life of sin. Let that life of sin die! Allow yourself to be reborn/made new on the blood and love of Christ! Sin is the method of control used by the devil to drive a wedge between us and God. Sticking with that life is certain destruction.  Seek the light of Jehovah Jirah, His name is Jesus Christ!  Bathe and soak in His Light. Wash the filth of the darkness off and be brighter than 10,000 suns. Accepting Christ eliminates a multitude of sin and darkness. 

Allow the light in to your heart, mind, soul, your lifestyle! His yoke is easy, and His burden is light! In other words, loving Him and living out His statutes is easier than that of darkness. Seek God and allow yourself to be healed and made new today.

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