Forgiveness

Why do I so often forget that Jesus “came to seek and to save what was lost?” Zacchaeus reminds me to turn my judgment to prayer.

If you sow the winds of sin, you will reap the whirlwind of consequences.

Maybe today the scars of your life show that you have lived far from God. You know the consequence of walking away. You know the inward pain and regret. You know the hurt that you have caused others. But please hear this - there is no sin that God cannot and will not forgive.

In Him, there is forgiveness and restoration. Don’t run from God (You can’t!). Run to Him. He is waiting with open arms.

Let’s follow His example by forgiving others and ourselves.

It is a part of God’s love and acceptance that should make us want to worship and honor Him with our lives. Forgiveness allows us to serve God with the reverence He alone deserves.

God’s work in our lives causes onlookers to “see” what He has done, “fear” His mighty power, and “put their trust in the Lord.” Wait patiently for the Lord. Help is on the way!

Take the time to thank God for the ways that He has demonstrated these attributes in your life.

Today is the day to humble yourself before God. Today is the day to seek His forgiveness. It is time to come back home.