The Israelites said to (Aaron and Moses), “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this desert to starve this entire assembly to death.”

Exodus 16:3

If you’re older in the faith, you’re probably familiar with the narrative of Exodus. It’s like a great novel. In it, we’re amazed at Pharaoh’s hardened heart as plague after plague hits, yet he doesn’t free the Israelites. Then, we gasp as the angel of death passes through, leaving every firstborn dead but those who’ve painted their doorposts with sacrificial lamb’s blood. Finally, we’re thrilled as millions of Jews walk on dry land through the Red Sea, escaping the pursuit of the Egyptian army…and we celebrate that army’s demise.

Ah, but then we find ourselves shaking our heads in disbelief as the Israelites—freed from bondage and daily terror—begin complaining to Moses about God. “Oh, our days in Egypt were so awesome! Remember the delicious food and good times?”

Really? Despite the constant presence of God—a pillar of smoke by day and fire by night—and miracle after miracle, the Israelites had the audacity to complain? They whined about their current circumstances and pined for the past.

But, before I get too self-righteous, I am going to admit that I do the exact same thing sometimes. In fact, just the other day, I was whining and pining…and I did so in spite of the Lord’s amazing grace, mercy and provision.

In direct parallel with the Jewish people, we were once slaves to sin, destined for death. But God, through Jesus, freed us and gave us new life. And if that weren’t enough for us to be eternally grateful, He is also gracious to provide us with family, friends, food and shelter—not to mention the very breath in our lungs.

Yet, despite all this, it’s way too easy for us to look around at our circumstances and wish for what used to be. To look back with rose-colored glasses at a past from which He clearly rescued us. There are stones of remembrance all along our paths—and His glory right in front of us. But the enemy whispers in our ears, “Don’t you remember how great life was before?”

Sisters and brothers, let’s not let the evil one turn our eyes from all the Lord has done. Let’s stay focused on where He has us now…because it’s just where He wants us. And, remember, the Promised Land is not that far away.

“Lord, forgive me for my ungratefulness and forgetfulness. Keep my eyes on You and Your miraculous grace.”

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

1 Peter 2:9

When I was growing up, I was taught that looking good to others was very important. Whether it was keeping my weight down, wearing the right clothes, earning straight A’s, or having a handsome boyfriend, being “good enough” was imperative. Outside of these parameters, approval was very hard to come by. In fact, if a report card had six A’s and one B+, a typical response was, “What’s that B doing there?” I probably sought out affirmation a bit more vehemently than my peers because perfect was the expectation. Sadly, this approval-seeking took me down some dark paths for a lot of years as I tried to fill a vacuum-like void. 

I would learn, after three decades of futile pursuits, that this soul-level hole was God-shaped, and it was only when I accepted Jesus Christ and His grace that I would be truly “enough.” Don’t get me wrong. The years since my surrender have been fraught with plenty of battles for approval, and the need for perfection is a hard habit to break. 

Many of us, for myriad reasons, have (or still do) live for affirmation. In truth, today’s social-media culture is more obsessed with living for affirmation than any other time I’ve witnessed. “Enoughness” is all about the accumulated likes and positive comments. The desperate need for approval creates fragile hearts, establishes superficial existences, and even destroys lives.

As Christians, we have a greater Truth on which to stand. God loved you so much that He gave His only Son so that you would have eternal life (John 3:16). You are a beloved child of God through Christ (1 John 3:1), and nothing can separate you from His love (Romans 8:35-39). You have been saved through faith alone, not by anything you did or didn’t do (Ephesians 2:8-9). No one will snatch you out of the hand of your Savior, and you will never perish (John 10:28).

Now that is some serious affirmation! 

So, instead of living for the approval of others, which is as fickle as the wind, let’s cling to the knowledge of the miraculous life we have in Jesus. (It’s so mind-blowing that Jesus loved me in all my sin and paid the penalty I deserved to make a way for me to live eternally with God. Let that really sink in.) Then, let’s live from that love and affirmation! Let’s forgive, serve, and extend grace out of the overflow from our Lord. 

Most importantly, let’s share this Good News. There are so many hurting people, looking for affirmation, hope, and love in all the wrong places. Seeking soul-satisfaction in another flawed and hurting person. But this is a fruitless search. Let’s tell them about the freedom from inadequacy available for the asking. 

Tell them that through Jesus—and only Jesus—we are truly enough.

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:18

The Bible has a lot to say about fools, especially in the Old Testament. Fools are described as those who ignore or scoff God and His Word. And they’re often directly contrasted with the wise. Ultimately, the fool’s thinking, words, and actions result in other-than-positive outcomes. Here are just a few warnings against foolishness from the book of Proverbs:

• The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction (1:7).

• One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless (14:16).

• A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back (29:11).

• The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice (12:15).

• If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet (29:9).

• It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling (20:23).

• Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly (26:11).

• A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion (18:2).

A great bottom-line verse is found in Psalm 14:1: The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none who does good.

Considering what’s happening in our culture right now, these are interesting insights when you think about who/what is getting media attention. But there I go digressing again. 

The fact is, we are all fools—fallen, sinful, and following our own pleasures. Only when we turn to the Lord and obey His ways can we be wise. By His mercy, we are made new (Titus 3:1-11). Not that we won’t make stupid decisions or say unwise things, because we will. But we’ll recognize our foolishness (key!), ask for forgiveness, and turn away from it.

But, as a follower of Jesus Christ, we must recognize a truth that is as pertinent today as it was in the first century: In the eyes of the world, we’re the ones who will look like fools. From our belief in the One, True, and Living God to our knowledge of salvation through the finished work of Jesus and our adherence to the inerrant truths of the Bible, we will be going against the crowd. And as the cultural “norms” continue to swing further away from God’s design for the world and people in it, the more foolish we will seem. 

Have you seen it? Experienced it? Maybe you’ve been mocked for your trust in God. Perhaps you’ve lost friends because you’ve stood for Truth, and they called you a “narrow-minded hateful person.” Or maybe you’ve even lost or left a job because you refused to act contrary to the Bible’s teaching. 

Brothers and sisters, count it all joy (James 1:2) and take heart! The broad road leads to destruction (Matthew 7:13-14), so let them have it. 

Call me a fool, but I’ll take the narrow road.

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

As Christians, all we have to do is look around at the American culture—and the world—to think, “Yep, Jesus is coming back soon.” (Or, if you’re like me, that has become a more fervent prayer.) Although first-century believers thought Jesus’ return would be in their lifetime, we can say with perfect confidence that the time of His coming back is in fact nearer than it was then—at least by a couple millennia. And, despite the crazy “prophetic” predictions through the generations of actual dates, no one but God knows the day or time of Jesus’ return (Matthew 24:36). We must simply rest in the truth that, like His first coming as Servant-Messiah, the timing will be perfect. (Galatians 4:4; John 14:3). 

In terms of His return for His Church (the rapture), and then His coming back thereafter as Judge and King, the Lord is near. In fact, Christ’s “near” return is consistently woven through the New Testament, from Matthew’s gospel to the last verse of Revelation. And we can take great comfort in this. 

But there is another thread of encouraging truth throughout God’s Word using the same four words, but with a different meaning. Grammar geeks like me can think of it as a phrase-level homonym: The Lord is near. When we choose to put our trust in Jesus, surrendering everything to Him as our Lord and Savior, He is always with us (Matthew 28:20). The Holy Spirit—God Himself—lives in us (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16). And you can’t get much nearer than that! 

When we are pressed by the weight of world and its insanity, the Lord is with us (Psalm 34:18). In our troubles, grief, and anxiety, He provides comfort (Matthew 5:4; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Revelation 21:4). When discouragement, despair, and hopelessness descend, we can allow the power of the Holy spirit to overflow within us with the hope and peace of God, lifting the veil of darkness to reveal His glorious Truth (Romans 15:13). And when we the enemy’s hiss reaches our ear with the lie, “no one cares about you,” and desparate loneliness settles in like a wet blanket, remember that He will never leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6; Joshua 1:5).

The Lord is near. When we trust in Him, we are never alone. We need not be afraid or anxious. 

What about you? Have you laid down the heavy burdens of this world and accepted the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ? He will give you rest for your soul (Matthew 11:28-30). Instead of pushing Him away any longer, open your arms and bring Him near.

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.”

Matthew 23:27-28

If you’re old enough to remember the 1990s (just saying that makes me feel old), you probably recall a very popular bracelet—a fad embraced by Christians and non-Christians alike. These wristbands came in all colors and styles, from rubber to handwoven, and simply touted four letters: WWJD. “What would Jesus do?” This was the question of the decade, meant to inspire people to stop and think about how they could reflect the character of Jesus Christ. (Of course, there’s a huge theological discussion wrapped up in there, as not all wearers of this bracelet agree on exactly who Jesus is and what it means to actually answer that question.)

As a believer, I think it’s a great sentiment. Once we’re saved by grace through faith and given the Holy Spirit to live in us, we actually are empowered to live more like Jesus. We’re exhorted to love like Him (Ephesians 5:1-2), forgive like Him (Ephesians 4:32), serve like Him (John 13:14-15). We are still sinners, with the “natural” and “spiritual” woman/man battling it out for daily control (Romans 7:14-24). But as we mature in the Lord, we will be less conformed to this world and more transformed (Romans 12:2). 

There are innumerable ways to answer, “What would Jesus do?” But every action, reaction, response based on that question must be Biblical. Here, let’s focus on a few situations when what Jesus did may seem somewhat “out of character” at a glance. All of Matthew chapter seven is a good place to start. Because Jesus can see into their very souls, He calls out the teachers of the law and Pharisees with seven harsh “woes”—calling them hypocrites, vipers, and blind guides, which doesn’t seem like a very “loving” thing to do. But in their pride they have turned away from God, taking the Jewish people with them. There’s another incident recorded in both Matthew (21:12-13) and Mark (11:15-18) when Jesus is defends His Father’s house—the temple—by turning over the moneychangers’ tables and driving them out. Again, these “religious” people were taking advantage of faithful worshippers for their own gain, using the temple for crooked business. 

Here is where the literal rubber (bracelet) hits the road. 

When it comes to the 21^st-century Pharisees, we need to look into the Scriptures and rightly answer that same 90s question: What would Jesus do? We must carefully look around at today’s church leaders and “Christian” movements to see what’s really going on. Listen to popular teachings—and songs—and search the Scriptures for ourselves, asking for wisdom from the Holy Spirit to discern Truth. There are so many heretics out there, hissing the same lie as Satan in the Garden: “Did God really say…?” Watch for modern-day “moneychangers”—fleecing congregations with false doctrines that include giving them money so you’ll be blessed. Watch for larger-than-life personalities preaching “Jesus and” gospels (Jesus and social justice, for instance) or “if you’re not healthy and rich, you just don’t have enough faith!” And there are plenty of church leaders who ignore or remove Biblical truths to wholeheartedly embrace modern cultural trends. Just as Jesus warns, we must beware of false prophets and disciples (Matthew 7:15-23), because there plenty of wolves parading around right now looking a lot like sheep. 

WWJD? Jesus would serve, forgive, and love. And He’d call out the heretics. So must we.

Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!

Romans 5:9-10

In 1970, Stevie Wonder released a song that would become a classic: Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours. This idiom (“signed, sealed, and delivered”) is thought to have originated in the 1800s as phrase to mean “satisfactorily completed” and was used to describe a valid deed. The expression was used more widely in the 20^th century to refer to any legal action or business deal…or, in Stevie’s case, a relationship.

This song popped into my head randomly as I was listening to a pastor’s podcast on a few verses of Romans. He was teaching about how Abraham was saved not by the act of circumcision, but rather 14 years before that. Abraham, like us, was saved (delivered, made right with God) through faith, not works. Circumcision, then, was a sign to set the Jews apart from the rest of the world. Anyway, that tune got me thinking of how our Christian life can actually be described in the opposite order of those lyrics: delivered, sealed, signed. Let me explain…

First, we’re delivered. When we acknowledge that we are broken and sinful (i.e., not perfect!), and believe that Jesus made a way for us to be reconciled with God, we are delivered from paying the penalty—made righteous by the gift of grace through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8). That’s all it takes! A leap of faith…no do’s, don’ts, or wondering if we’re good enough.

Second, we’re sealed. When we surrender to Jesus as Lord and Savior, He doesn’t leave us all alone to fend for ourselves in this dark and evil world (John 14:26, 16:13). We are given the Holy Spirit to live in us—a Person of the Triune God—to guide us in Truth, give us understanding of the Word, and help us live out the fruit of belief (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—Galatians 5:22-23). I don’t know about you, but I certainly can’t demonstrate those traits on my own volition. Equally as thrilling is the fact that the Holy Spirit seals us for our eternal destination in heaven (Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:30). Once saved, always saved! We’ll certainly slip up and fall down, but if we’ve truly put our faith in Jesus Christ, we do not lose the security of salvation (John 10:28-29, 2 Corinthians 5:5). 

Finally, we are “signed”—actually, we’re to be a sign. Before Jesus went to the Cross, He told His friends, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35). Sisters and brothers, we are Jesus’ representatives to the world. We are to be demonstrate the grace, mercy, and love of Christ to others. To be a light in our dark world to point the world to the Light (Matthew 5:16).

Fellow Christian, are you a “sign” in your world—and if so, what kind? And, friend, if you have not yet been “delivered” and “sealed,” won’t you take that step of faith right now? It’ll definitely put a song in your heart.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

James 1:2-4

What would your answer be if I asked, “Do you love Jesus?” If you are a Christian, you’d likely reply with a hearty, “Yes, of course!” You might be especially fired up about your answer having just celebrated Easter and the Lord’s victory over death. But brothers and sisters, the real question is, How much?

This makes me think of a bedtime ritual I had with my boys when they were little (and not so little). In saying goodnight, I would tell them I love them. The response from them would be, “I love you more!” And I’d reply, “That’s impossible! I love you to the moon!” They might respond, “But I love you to the end of the whole universe!” I’d say, “But I love you to the universe and BACK!” Finally, this back-and-forth would come to a close with them saying, “I love you to infinity!” My answer? It’s easy to figure out: “I love you to infinity and back again!”

How much do we love Jesus? Enough to tell the cashier, “God bless you” as we leave the checkout? Or do we love Him enough that when an unbelieving friend uses His name as a curse we respond, “I would appreciate if you don’t use the Lord’s name like that”? Do we love Him enough to share the Good News of His grace and mercy with a stranger you’ve just met…or, harder still, with a family member? 

OK, let’s get really real here. Do we love our precious Lord and Savior enough to stand up for Him at work—not just when cursing is the normal vernacular, but when a task is given that goes against our Biblical beliefs (we’re told to lie or cheat a client, for example)…could we refuse and risk getting fired? What about when the government is forcing an action (or non-action) that flies in the face of God’s teaching? What if it meant a significant fine? Prison? 

What would you risk for Jesus? What would I risk? 

My life? Well, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8), so it seems like I could answer affirmatively to that. But what about my child’s life?

According to the 2021 World Watch List reporting period, in the last year alone, over 340 million Christians live in places where they experience high levels of persecution and discrimination. Moreover, 4,761 Christians killed were for their faith, 4,488 churches and other Christian buildings were attacked, and 4,277 believers were detained without trial, arrested, sentenced or imprisoned (https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/)

(You never hear THIS on CNN, now do you?) I’m not going to say that this type of persecution will be in our country tomorrow…but I do not doubt that it’s coming. So, we each need to ask ourselves that question: Would I risk it all for Jesus?

Lord, help me be bold for Jesus. No matter the cost.

For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Colossians 1:13-14

There’s a lot of “Christianese” out there that, to the unbeliever, can sound pretty intimidating. In our efforts to share the Good News of the Gospel, we may throw out words like “justification,” “sanctification,” maybe even “propitiation.” Sometimes, even the use of “salvation” can be daunting for someone who doesn’t know the love of Jesus, particularly since forms of this word have been diluted and blurred by heretics and false teachers in modern culture. 

So, as Easter morning is about to dawn, I wanted to try to sweep away any confusion, misconception, or trepidation about what it means to be a “Christian”—and why believers take this day to celebrate a Truth that is our daily reality.

What is a Christian? Simply put, a Christian is someone who has been rescued.

I think we all can agree that when we’re in trouble or at risk of impending danger, we need rescue. It could be financial distress, where we can’t pay our next rent or power bill and need help. Maybe it’s psychological peril resulting from life trauma, and we need someone to help us think and act in different ways to change our future trajectory. Or there’s physical endangerment, like an abusive situation, addiction, or risky behavior that has put us on a path of destruction from which we need extricated. 

Every person reading this (and every human on earth), is on a road to eternity. We are all walking in the same direction toward physical death—from the moment we are born, we are, in fact, dying. Although our physical body will cease in its current form, our spirit or soul is eternal (John 11:25-26, Matthew 10:28). And we’re all going somewhere.  

In truth, all of us are headed toward peril—an eternal existence of torment, guilt, pain, and separation from God. That road, the Bible says, is broad (Matthew 7:13). Like sheep being led to slaughter, we can unwittingly follow the mob mentality of “me first” and “if it feels good, do it” and “it’s my truth, so keep your judgment to yourself.” We are all in need of rescue.

Easter is about celebrating the Great Rescue. See, there’s a narrow road too—a path paved by the loving sacrifice of Jesus Christ, leading to an eternal life with God in heaven. When Jesus died on Calvary’s cross, he paid the penalty for our sin, selfishness, and pride. And when He rose again, He defeated death so we could be reconciled with God. Jesus took our place, taking on our unrighteousness and cleansing us, making us pure and as white as snow (Isaiah 1:18, Psalm 51:7, 1 John 1:9). 

On that first Easter Sunday, Jesus provided a spiritual “life preserver”—and He stands ready to wrap it around us and pull us out of danger. But we have to want to be rescued. He will not force anyone to accept that free gift…we have to ask Him. 

So, will you do that today? Will you reach out to Jesus to be your rescuer, deliverer, rock, and refuge (Psalm 18:2)? Make this Easter a celebration of victory—Jesus’ triumph for your personal rescue.

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 3:23

Our culture today is all about entitlement. A whole generation has been raised to believe that they should win, regardless of their efforts. (“Everyone gets a trophy!”) And for those who work hard to excel, well, they have to give in (and give up) what was rightly earned, so others won’t “feel bad” about what they didn’t get (or earn). (“No valedictorians allowed!”) People make good money receiving unemployment, so why bother getting a job? Then, of course, there’s the social-media-selfie lifestyle: “I’m awesome, look at me, see how special I am!” It all can be boiled down to three words: I deserve it.

If you were to poll random people today, asking them if they believe there’s a heaven, most people will probably say yes. And, if you followed that up by asking if they’re going to be there, the typical answer would sound something like: “I think I’m a good person, so yes, I think I’m going to heaven.” Most people believe they are good enough—that, in the scheme of things, they’re not “bad” and, certainly, not as bad as other individuals they can bring up as examples (you know, Hitler and his ilk). Yes, our culture of entitlement extends to spiritual things…people are going to heaven because, well, they deserve it.

According to the Bible, the truth is very different from the normative belief. God is holy, righteous, perfect. And He only welcomes perfection into His glorious presence. Any unrighteousness, any sin stain at all, is not tolerable to Him. No one who has ever told a single lie, taken one pencil from work, or had a momentary lustful thought can stand before Him. So, who of us deserves heaven? No one… 

…but Jesus.

Jesus—God Himself—came to earth to live the perfect life we could not live. Then, on Good Friday (which we observe this Friday), He hung on Calvary’s cross to pay the penalty we do deserve. The story doesn’t end there, though! On Easter Sunday, we celebrate His glorious resurrection and victory over Death. The tomb is empty, and He has reconciled us to God the Father, making a way—The Way—to heaven.

Salvation is ours by grace alone, through faith (Ephesians 2:8)! Not by doing “more good than bad,” or by doing “enough”—it’s a gift. If you believe Jesus is who He said He is, acknowledge your sin and turn away from it, and surrender your life to Him, you will one day stand before the Throne justified (“just-as-if-I’d” never sinned). Despite our sin (because we’re all still sinners), we are wrapped in the righteousness of Jesus, washed white as snow. 

Do you know where you’re going once you leave this earth? Heaven can be your forever home. But you cannot earn it, and you certainly don’t deserve it. Why not make this Easter your new-birth-day and accept the free gift of salvation from Jesus Christ? That, friend, is something you very much deserve.

Lord, as we celebrate Easter Sunday, I pray You draw people to the empty tomb. Let them see that Jesus paid the penalty they deserved, making a way to be reconciled to You.

For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more. 

Hebrews 8:12

Here comes another one of those moments of transparency: I am getting forgetful. Thankfully, this is not applicable to my work—somehow, I manage to keep all my plates, cats, and fiery batons in the air and move from one thing to another like a tapdancing hip-hop dancer. (Often, I shock myself—and give glory to God—at my ability to be engrossed in laptop customer presentation one minute and an article about generational poverty the next.) 

Instead, my memory lapses occur when I walk out of one room and into another only to pause and think, “Wait, what was going to do?” Or when I plop down on the couch and put on a House Hunters episode only to hear my husband say, “We saw this one.” To which I respond, “Maybe we did, but I don’t remember which one they picked, so I’ll watch it again.” (Can I get an “Amen” out there?)

Honestly, any kind of forgetfulness can be both frustrating and frightening. It makes us wonder if it’s a health concern—those of you who have a loved one with any level of dementia have experienced this awfulness firsthand. Or maybe it’s simply a matter of over-multitasking in our boundaryless virtual world. (Sometimes I think that, for me, memorizing hundreds of song lyrics during the 1980s might also have something to do with it.) 

Ah, but there is a forgetfulness that we can celebrate: the forgetfulness of God. 

Let me pause here to emphatically interject that God will never forget you, no matter how alone you feel (Isaiah 49:15). He will never leave you or forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). The Lord is with you always (Matthew 28:20).

So, what does God forget? His love is so great for us, that He promises to forgive our sins and remove them from us as far as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:10-12). Think about it…that’s an endless distance. No matter how “east” you go, you’ll never start heading “west.” 

That being said, God’s forgetfulness requires that we initiate this amazing grace-filled transaction—our Heavenly Father will not force us to choose Him or His way. First, we must recognize that we have sinned and admit that we are sinners! (Romans 3:23). Then, we must ask for the Lord’s forgiveness (1 John 1:9) and repent—that is, turn away from them and go in a different direction (Acts 3:19). Cue heavenly celebration (Luke 15:7).

And here’s the best part, once forgiven, you are free from the shackles of that sin (Romans 6:18, John 8:36, Isaiah 61:1)! The Lord will remember your sin no more (Hebrews 8:12), and He will not bring it back up with you to rehash the details or discourage you with it. (Now, be careful, because Satan will do all that, but that’s another blog.) 

Isn’t God absolutely awesome? He loves us, and He will never forget us, leave us, or forsake us. But, sweet brothers and sisters, He will forget our sin. And I am so grateful for His forgetfulness.