Receiving Forgiveness!!

We saw the need of God’s forgiveness in our last post. Now Lets meditate on how to receive forgiveness.

 

We read in Bible that the thieves reacted differently to Jesus’ prayer. One hardened himself and joined the crowd’s railing. The other softened and put his life in Christ’s hands. Why? Why not? Do you recall Isaiah’s statement? He saw the Lord high and lifted up...and it caused Isaiah to fall prostrate and declare his own sinfulness.

 

One of the realities about God is that He won’t force Himself on you. If you are going to be forgiven, it will be when you ask.

 

On the tombstone of Copernicus (15th Century Mathematician) is the following inscription:

 

“I do not seek a kindness given Paul,
nor do I seek grace given to Peter.
But that forgiveness which thou did grant to the robber, that earnestly I crave.”

 

Forgiveness is the most important one for each believer. For receiving God's Forgiveness all we need to do is Admit and Ask. Do you recall the story of the prodigal? He went astray, deep into sin, but recognized his need and came back to his father. I have sinned was his opening statement. Immediately his father prepared a feast and the son was welcomed home. The book of Romans chapter 10, makes it clear that we must admit our fault to God, and be willing to turn to him.

 

It is never too late while you are drawing breath to make it right with God.