Day 49: Faithful to Forgive

18 Feb, 2017

The Daily Word: Saturday, February 18th, 2017
Leviticus 6:1-7:27
Mark 3:7-30
Psalm 37:1-11
Proverbs 10:3-4
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:

“So the priest shall make atonement for him before the Lord, and he shall be forgiven for any one of these things that he may have done in which he trespasses.” – Lev 6:7

When the Old Testament priest made atonement for any sin committed before the Lord, the sinner would be forgiven. Forgiveness starts with repentance. Repentance means to change one’s mind[1]: to make a decision that what God has for you is better than anything the world can offer! When repentance occurs, atonement can happen. Atonement means to cover.[2] Whenever a sinner came to the priest, his sin would be covered by the blood of a sacrifice.

God is faithful to forgive! Under our New Covenant with God through Jesus Christ, the blood of Jesus atones for all sin: every single one! When atonement happens, we are forgiven. When repentance takes place, forgiveness is guaranteed! No matter what you’ve done: Jesus’ sacrificial death on the Cross atones for every one of your sins.

You are forgiven in Jesus’ name!

Prayer:

Father, thank You for the blood of Jesus! Thank You that His blood covers all my sins: past, present, and future. I will rest in my forgiveness in Jesus’ name!

Archives
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See commentary from this day in 2016.

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[1] Strong’s G3340

[2] Strong’s H3722