THE OFFER OF FORGIVENESS

“Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord.

Though your sins are like scarlet,

I will make them as white as snow.

Though they are red like crimson,

I will make them as white as wool”.

Isaiah 1:18 NLT

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It seems to me that a few people reading “THIS WEEK’S WORD FROM GOD” are struggling with guilt over their sinful past. They have had a problem believing that God will ever forgive their sin. There are times when they are able to bury the guilt for a while, but it keeps coming back again and again.

Are you one of those people I am referring to? Then today’s scripture is meant especially for you. The Lord’s invitation to you is “Come now, let’s settle this.” You don’t need to continue in your guilt and misery. No matter how terrible your sin has been. Jesus paid for it all when He died on the cross and rose again! And on those grounds God can justly promise, “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.” Indeed, “If we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” I John 1:9 NLT. Call out to God right now. Admit your sin to Him, and ask Him to forgive you. You can trust Him to keep His promise. He will forgive you!!

There are endless examples in scripture and in everyday life of God forgiving every sort of sin no matter how vile – every kind of thievery, sexual abuses of all sorts, dishonesty, adultery, murder, etc., etc. The list is endless, and it includes the very sin or sins you suffer guilt over. “Listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God.” Acts 13:38,39 NLT

Most of you (350+ people) who are reading these words this week know that your sins are forgiven. You have settled that matter with the Lord and are enjoying the peace He gives. Would you please take a moment right now and pray for those who are still struggling.

Let’s Pray-
Father, thank you for loving us enough to sacrifice your sinless Son on the cross to pay for everyone’s sins. May doubters humbly acknowledge their sin today and find faith to believe that you have washed them whiter than snow. We ask it in Jesus name.
Amen


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The Free Gift of God

Free offers catch our eye, but when we check them out they usually don’t amount to much. Receiving gifts is an enjoyable experience, especially when it’s something we wanted or really needed. God offers us a Free Gift that is truly priceless and never losses it’s value! But because all of us have sinned, we are blind to the fact that we desperately need it. Without it we are hopelessly separated from Him for all eternity. Heaven's gates are shut to us.

Sin according to the literal translation of the word means “to miss the mark” - to fall short of God’s standard of perfection. Sin pays wages, namely death. Spiritually dead people will not be able to enter heaven. Heaven is all about Life – death would defile it and God cannot allow that. To solve this problem, God gave His sinless Son to die on the cross for our sin. By raising Jesus from the dead He declared that He was satisfied with His sacrifice on our behave.

As believers, we remember as we humbled ourselves and admitted to God that we were sinners, our spiritual eyes were opened - and for the first time we could see how desperately we needed His Free Gift. For each of us the situation was different, but when we asked Him to forgive us and we put our trust in Jesus as our Savior - it happened! Joy and peace flooded our soul and we knew without a doubt, we had received God's Free Gift of Eternal Life! Now the gates of heaven have swung wide open for us!! By faith we can hear "Enter into the Joy of the Lord." May we always remember, we don't deserve it - we can't earn it - we just humbly recieve it as God's Free Gift. We are so blessed!!!

Fifty nine years ago I admitted to God that I was a sinner and placed my trust in Jesus as my Savior. And as He promised, He forgave my sin, and gave me the Free Gift of Eternal Life! And today, as I write these words, I am assured that heaven's gates will be open for me when my Lord calls me home.

I just know, someone reading these words, is beginning to realize they desperately need God's Free Gift. Right there in front of your computer, admit to God you have sinned and believe that Jesus died and rose again for you. Ask Him to forgive you your sins, and you will recieve God’s Free Gift of Eternal Life. You will be eternally grateful!!

Let's Pray -

Father, we are so grateful for salvation! You are so good!! We love you!!! Help us as we commit ourselves anew to live our life in such a way as to bring you glory. And Father, may there be some who will come to you in faith today and receive Your Free Gift of Eternal Life.
Amen

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