“If we
confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and
purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
Forgiveness isn’t a blanket
that arbitrarily covers any and all people.
It involves confession. Just like
an alcoholic or drug addict must first admit they have a problem, man too must
admit they have a sin problem that they cannot fix alone. We must come before God and admit our
problem, trusting that He is quick to forgive and pronounce us righteous in His
sight because of what Christ has done on the cross at Calvary.
Acknowledging the existence of
God is not enough. Making a 180 degree
turn from your past life is.
This is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit who comes to
reside within you when first forgiven.
Forgiveness has nothing to do with anything we could ever do. It has everything to do with who God is and
what He
has done.
They
say confession is good for the soul. In
this case, as I said above, confession is necessary. Forgiveness will be unattainable unless we
are will to admit we cannot make a go of things by ourselves. In a macho, ‘me first’ society, this has
become increasingly difficult; especially for men who see surrender as a dirty
word. True forgiveness and a fulfilling
life await those who surrender their life to God. Until next time, walk with the King and be a
blessing!
