Redemption and Forgiveness

to those who trust in the Lord:

We cannot hide anything from God. He sees everything; the good and the bad that we do, even our sinful thoughts are known by Him. We cannot pull the wool over the eyes of God. He will hold us accountable. He will judge our sins. But He offers mercy and forgiveness for those who repent and believe in Him.  It is a good thing that he is slow to anger and abundant in mercy.

When we turn to Him in our guilty status, He looks on us with compassion, like sheep having no shepherd, harassed and helpless, and He is moved with compassion. Then He will come to us with discipline, correction and guidance (Proverbs 3:11-12). When we look to Him, trusting Him with all of our heart and acknowledge Him in all of our ways, He will make our paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Then we are enabled by His grace to walk in the freedom and forgiveness that only he provides. Then we won’t be anxious and filled with worry, doubt and fear.

Let the redeemed of the Lord testify of His goodness and mercy.

Psalm 130:3-4 ESV
[3] If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? [4] But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.

https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.130.3-4.ESV

Nahum 1:6-7 NLT
[6] Who can stand before his fierce anger? Who can survive his burning fury? His rage blazes forth like fire, and the mountains crumble to dust in his presence. [7] The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.

Malachi 3:2 NLT
[2] “But who will be able to endure it when he comes? Who will be able to stand and face him when he appears? For he will be like a blazing fire that refines metal, or like a strong soap that bleaches clothes.

Psalms 143:1-2 NLT
[1] Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous. [2] Don’t put your servant on trial, for no one is innocent before you.

Psalms 86:5, 15 NLT
[5] O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
[15] But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.

Psalm 130:7-8 ESV
[7] O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with him is plentiful redemption. [8] And he will redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.130.7-8.ESV

Ephesians 6:13 NLT
[13] Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.