God speaks today Saturday | June 10, 2023
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
(Psalm 51:1)Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
(Acts 3:19) The terrible cost of sin
In this meditation, the focus is on the importance of calling people to holiness and presenting it as beautiful and positive, rather than just instilling fear of damnation. The example of David's life is used to illustrate the cost of sin and the beauty of holiness. When David repents of his sins, he humbles himself before God and is forgiven, showing the mercy and grace of God. However, there are still consequences to his actions, such as the death of his illegitimate child and ongoing conflict in his lineage. The meditation emphasizes the importance of balance and nuance in God's treatment of His people, and the church should strive to emulate this.
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Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
(Acts 3:19)I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
(Isaiah 43:25)I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.
(Isaiah 44:22)Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
(Colossians 2:14)Comments: