Most people have had a time when something was rubbed in their face. Think back to when you made a mistake or a poor choice. Many people will not hesitate to remind you of the bad decision. People find pleasure in bringing up your failure. To many people, you are defined by your sin. The guy on the front page of the paper is a “thief.” Your neighbor is a “drunk.” The one word description sticks like glue.
God has promised that he will blot out your sins and then he won’t think of them again. He doesn’t bring up what you have done or what you will do next. He doesn’t say, “Hey, remember when you stole that pack of gum when you were five” or “Remember when you lied to your boss,” nor does he remind you of any other shortcomings and failures.
He does remind us of something though. He promised us he “will never think of them again.” He promised that he makes all things new. He promised that we will all be white as snow. We simply need to believe him. Whenever you are reminded of your sins, remember that it is the devil trying to incapacitate you from your true calling.
“I–yes, I alone–will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.” – Isaiah 43:25 [NLT]
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