Day 23 "Forgiven, Justified"
Washed Clean
Good Morning Beauties!
Today we look at two more very important words and actions God accomplished for us. Let’s examine them closely. There is a distinction between forgiveness and justification. It is subtle, but it is crucial for our understanding. Forgiveness occurs when I go to Jesus Christ and confess my sin. He forgives me. Justification occurs when God acknowledges the forgiveness Jesus extended and accepts His payment of my debt. Take a moment and write down your thoughts about the blessing of forgiveness and justification to your life. Selah.
Sometimes it’s hard to ask for forgiveness, especially if I’ve failed at the same thing again. The enemy has me believe Jesus’ forgiveness will somehow diminish if I ask Him to forgive me for the same sin more than once. What a liar! Jesus is faithful to forgive ALL our sins when we confess them. What do you need to confess today? What’s the nagging sin you’ve tried to hide? He’s listening, and He’s willing to forgive. Selah.
“If we make it our habit to confess our sins, in his faithful righteousness he forgives us for those sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9 (ISV)
Jesus is faithful to give us a fresh start, a clean slate, each time we ask for His forgiveness. How do you picture this amazing blessing? Draw a picture or describe what happens when you’re forgiven.
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“ If we live in the light as He is in the light, we share what we have in God with each other. And the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, makes our lives clean from all sin. ”