Then he adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” (Hebrews 10:17 ESV)
Forgiveness and Hope
I admit to displaying a bit of belief in Christian karma, until I recall this verse. I sort of expect that bad things happening to me are still somehow God punishing me. But clearly God promises that He does not remember my sins.
If He does not remember my sins, He is not punishing me for them.
Perhaps the troubles are logically the result of my poor choices or foolish actions. If so, God is using them to teach me, guide me, remind me, or actually help me. He is NOT punishing. Perhaps the troubles are meant to teach, guide, remind, or actually help someone else. He is NOT punishing me. Perhaps the troubles are somehow exactly what God knows I (or someone else) need, and are truly for my good. (Romans 8:28) He is NOT punishing.
Which means that tomorrow, the only thing that God remembers about us is His Son’s death on our behalf. Tomorrow, the only thing that God remembers about us is His Son’s righteousness worn by us like a robe. Tomorrow, the only thing that God remembers about us is His love.
Take the hope God grants us.