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Psalm 130:3-4, If You, Lord, mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared.

 

To understand fully the meaning of the last page of this blog, Psalm 130:3-4 must be understood.  In the last page of the blog, David Jeremiah was quoted as saying when God forgives it is as though the person’s sin(s) never existed.  In Psalm 130 the Psalmist asks the question about who could stand up to God remembering their sin.  The answer is no one!  If God remembered and kept track of every wrong word spoken, every wrong action, and every wrong thought not one person would be allowed in heaven.  Not one person could stand in the presence of a perfect, holy God because he will not allow sinfulness in His presence. 

 

I am so thankful for Jesus Christ dying on a cross in my place for every sinful word spoken, thought and action I have committed.  God does not mark, or makes nothing of, iniquities that are repented of.  In this verse of Scripture there is a very brief summary of the gospel – God hears His people’s cries and answers with forgiveness.  Too many try to walk the line with one foot in Christian behavior and the other in worldly behavior.  It must never be thought that one can go on sinning using forgiveness as a license to sin; the Believer must do what he or she knows is the right thing.  When I sin, and I do so every day, I ask for forgiveness as quickly as possible! 

 

There is another word in verses 5-8 of Psalm 130 that is important.  The word hope in today’s thought process carries the idea of wishful thinking.  However, in biblical thought, hope means more of a certainty.  Hebrews 11:1 helps with this, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”  The psalmist put his hope in God’s Word and so must we.  His Word states that He hears the cries of His people and comes bringing forgiveness to those who earnestly seek forgiveness.  The hope of every Believer comes from the promises in God’s Word. 

 

With all the uncertainties we face, it is imperative that our lives be in order.  That must come from seeking God and asking His f todayorgiveness for our sinfulness.  I wish I had an answer to questions about these days being the end times.  Yes, I believe the rapture of the church could come at any time – nothing is left to be done before the king of kings and Lord of lords returns for His Church.  It is imperative, in my opinion, that each of us be ready and watching for His return.  I believe a major part of being ready is to have a repentant heart as He is coming for a church without spot or wrinkle.  Take a few moments and ask for forgiveness.  When you do, you can be sure He hears and wants to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness.

 

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