Psalm 103:8-12 New Living Translation
“The Lord is compassionate and merciful,slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.He will not constantly accuse us,nor remain angry forever.He does not punish us for all our sins;he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.For his unfailing love toward those who fear himis as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.He has removed our sins as far from usas the east is from the west.”
When the Lord forgives sin he forgives it completely. He removes it from our record and chooses to never remember it or hold it against us ever again. His mercy is like nothing we have or will ever experience this side of heaven. His love and mercy have no limits. All this is given to those who fear him. Fearing God isn’t being afraid of him, but rather in awe of his greatness. We must show him the proper respect due him. He is a jealous God in that he will not compete for our affections. Therefore we must be careful not to tie up our time with meaningless endeavors that amount to nothing in the end. God is calling us to commit and move forward in the name of Christ.
The Lord knows our heart. He knows our motivation as well. We must always have godly motivations for everything we think, say and do. This is not always easy for we are painfully and woefully human and we can think, say and do some pretty incredible things; in this case incredible being a bad thing. Avoid sin by seeking wisdom and direction each morning. Seek to be not just blessed but a blessing. Don’t do things knowing God will forgive you, but rather, work diligently to be a reflection of Christ. Being Christ to others will do far more to expand the kingdom of God than words ever could. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
Resource: The Reformation Study Bible.
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