Micah 5-7, 2 Corinthians 5: 1-10, Psalm 132
Micah 7: 18-19 (ESV)
“Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over
transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger
forever, because he delights in steadfast love. He will again have compassion
on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into
the depths of the sea.”
Verses 18 and 19 from Micah 7 tell us of Father-God’s
ability to forgive his people and show mercy. The prophet Micah was prophesying
to people who were repeatedly unfaithful to Father-God, yet he promised to always
restore them. Micah reminds believers that Father-God does not hold on to his
anger forever because he has great mercy, love, and forgiveness for his people.
The Lord continually offers compassion to his people and when we repent,
Father-God will remove the guilt and consequences of our sin and offers us
complete forgiveness by casting our sins into the sea. Our sins will be
forgotten and no longer held against us. Father-God’s compassion and mercy is
revealed through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who died for
our sins so we would no longer have to offer sacrifices to the Lord for
forgiveness. Jesus Christ offers believers grace, redemption, and forgiveness through
his sacrifice of himself on the cross.
These verses from the prophet Micah reminds us that there is
no sin too great for Father-God’s mercy and compassion, and that we have hope
for restoration and renewal through the death and resurrection of his son Jesus
Christ.
If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on these Bible verses, and
through your faith in Jesus Christ you want to have hope for restoration
and renewal no matter how sinful you feel your life has been, please pray this
prayer out loud:
Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of
all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus
from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now,
I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am
clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full
Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached
and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
No comments:
Post a Comment