Forgiveness

It is clear from 1 John 5 v 8-9 that if we do not acknowledge we have sinned we are deceived and lack His truth, but if we confess our sins before the Father, He is faithful and will forgive us our sin and cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness.  It is conditional though…  if we are not willing to forgive others, our Heavenly Father will also not forgive us our transgressions (Mat 6 v 14-15). 

One might say we have been forgiven through his death and that is true, upon accepting His grace, but we are still bound to the flesh and find ourselves in a fallen world which is clearly evident when we look at people around us – believers and non-believers alike.  No wonder Jesus says we have to forgive “seventy times seven”!

Day 3
Acts 5 v 17-32
Heb 10 v 5-18

The forgiveness of sin is no longer as a result of sacrifices and burnt offerings as we know, but a repentant heart instead (Heb 10 v 5-6).  Therefore do not harden your hearts brothers even though someone might have hurt you.  The secret lies in overcoming the pride we all have hidden underneath the surface.  Jesus’ blood cleanses us from all sin and He died once for all.  Thank you Lord for your perfect sacrifice.

Day 4
Ps 32 v 1-11
2 Cor 2 v 5-11
Luke 6 v 37-42

How blessed are we if our trangressions have been forgiven…  and the Lord will forgive us our sins should we acknowledge, confess and seek forgiveness (Ps 32 v 1, 5&6).  The question that now comes to mind is this:  if the Lord is willing to forgive us ALL our sins, who are we not to forgive?! 

May we not be labelled hypocrites, who are quick to point fingers, quick to judge and always blaming others, yet we do it from behind “closed doors” where no one can see us.  If we pardon others, the Lord will pardon us (Luke 6 v 37).

Let us therefore be glad in the Lord, and rejoice as righteousness ones.  Let us shout for joy as ones who are UPRIGHT IN HEART (Ps 32 v 11).