Forgiveness

Your greatest need has been met. The greatest gift has been given. Eternity has been radically altered. Your destination is now secure! How can this be?

“When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”
1 Peter 2:23-25 (NIV)

Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross and uttered the life changing words, “It is finished!” That’s right! Our sin debt has been paid in full. Forgiveness has been provided.

We can add nothing to what Jesus accomplished on the cross. We cannot work our way into salvation and we cannot do anything to earn what He purchased for us. However, we have the privilege of entrusting ourselves to Him just as He entrusted Himself to God’s plan. We have the glorious opportunity to receive the comprehensive forgiveness that He provides.

What is different about your life today as a result of what Jesus did for you 2,000 years ago? What is keeping you from fully surrendering your life to His control? What is keeping you from trusting Him with your life daily and eternally? Have you received His forgiveness? You can be free!

Pursuing God,

Stephen Trammell
Pastor of Leadership and Pastoral Care