Forgiven. Forgiven. Forgiven Again.
“If” is a little word that can have big consequences. Many people live their lives teetering on “if.” “If I get that promotion, I’ll …. If I win the lottery, I’ll be able to …. If I have a mate, I can finally be ….” Unfortunately, living on the world’s “if’s” is a sure highway to disappointment.
“If” can even have eternal consequences. John reminded us of those consequence in his first letter. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” [1 John 1:9-10 NIV]
The onus for forgiveness is ours now and it is summed up in that little word “if.” God has done His part. He already provided all we need for forgiveness through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. He is faithful to forgive–He is willing to forgive, and with His forgiveness He will lead us in paths of righteousness. All this is ours, “if” we come to Him repentant and confessing our sins. “If” we don’t? That story has a different ending.
I love this song by Signature Sound about the prodigal son who decides to come home and finds the Father waiting. The Father is waiting for us also … waiting for us to come to Him.
We’re forgiven, forgiven, forgiven again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1shTv5IKQHg
