Let us be honest. We all secretly harbor an unforgivable act. It may not be a matter of criminality. It could be a simple error born of arrogance, fear, or unbridled anger. Or it is the never absent memory of the emotional pain that we inflicted on someone we claimed to have loved. The act may be remembered only in the recesses of our consciousness. But the consequent guilt can never be stilled. It is that insidious guilt that keeps us from experiencing the fullness of God’s grace inspired forgiveness and mercy. That sense of unspeakable peace that flows from Jesus Christ. We seek to justify, to nullify, and to subjugate our guilt. Sadly, our human condition renders it impossible to believe that God has already forgiven our transgressions. Yet, to enter that freeing sense of divine mercy, we need to own our guilt. To substituting charitable deeds or empty rationalizations for an honest relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Then and only then can we stand before the Cross and allow God’s grace to fill our hearts. Now that is genuinely Good News. Blessings, Pastor Tom Psalm 46:1-3 & 10-11 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Selah “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.” The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Comments are closed.
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