In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. (Ephesians 1:7 ESV)
Forgiveness and Faith
A few years ago we paid a home mortgage off early. The payoff was unexpected. And writing that check and knowing that our dept was paid was thrilling!
Each month, however, when our usual mortgage paying day came around, I still felt bad. It had been a regular check, and we usually felt pressure and tension. Once the mortgage was gone, our habitual uncomfortable feeling overwhelmed the fact of our freedom.
And it was silly.
The forgiveness that God gives us is just the same. In HIS book, our sin-debt has been paid. In HIS book, we have redemption. In HIS book, we are forgiven.
Our continued feelings of guilt, fear, and awkwardness before Him is not connected to truth. I will not call us silly for these feelings, instead I note their inaccuracy. God’s statement and judgment outrank our feelings. God’s decrees of grace outrank our feelings. God’s choice to forgive outranks our feelings.
Believe what He says and rejoice in being forgiven!
Take the faith God grants us.