Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:1-13, Genesis 3:22-24, Isaiah 59:1-3, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:1-12, Ephesians 1:7-10, Romans 8:31-39
When I have conflict with a friend, the angst I feel over the disruption in our friendship is awful. There is always a moment of uncomfortable tension—stand-offish behavior that highlights the friction between us. Even when I know I have done something to hurt their feelings, I don’t always want to own up to it. So the chasm between us grows. It’s a terrible feeling to lose, even temporarily, that human connection that we all long for.
When I read about the ways that sin separates us from God, I feel that same pit in my stomach. I don’t want there to be anything that keeps me from being near to God. Yet we all start our relationship with God separated from Him because of our sin (Romans 3:23). We were created to be close to Him, and many of us spend our lives trying to fill this gap of connection that can only be found in God.
In the book of Isaiah, God promised a great rescue for our painful separation from God. One would come to bear our griefs, carry our sorrows, be crushed for our iniquities, and heal our wounds with His (Isaiah 53:4–5). It is through this person, Jesus, that the gap was closed, the separation was mended, and our hearts were restored to peace. By “his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he richly poured out on us with all wisdom and understanding” (Ephesians 1:7–8).
Those who are saved by Jesus experience the joy of knowing they are forgiven! And yet…we still sin. We know the beauty of being close to God, and still we disrupt the connection.
It is because of the fall of humanity (see Genesis 3) that we cannot hold onto this mended relationship. Our sin always gets in the way. The sorrow from our continual betrayal of God can either sink us in despair or cause us to turn to Jesus once again, trusting that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Him (Romans 8:39). God’s love is so much greater than our sin! Because of Jesus, we can confess our sin and ask for forgiveness, and we can celebrate what Christ has done on our behalf. We can pursue humility, and we can approach His throne with confidence (Hebrews 4:16).
Because of this truth, we can approach our other relationships with confidence too. Yes, we will mess up. But we can own our mistakes more freely knowing that God does not condemn us (Romans 8:1). We can acknowledge where we went wrong and ask for forgiveness. We can forgive others and take steps to restore the closeness we once shared. For we are all sinners, deeply flawed but even more deeply loved.
Written by Bailey Hurley
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28 thoughts on "Sin and Redemption"
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“God’s love is so much greater than our sin!”…Amen!! What a comforting, reassuring truth!
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Not only is God’s love greater than our sin – His grace and love are lavished on us!…””lavished” describes God’s extravagant, abundant, and unreserved outpouring of love and grace upon believers, far exceeding what is necessary or deserved.” – That’s my God!!
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Nothing, nothing, nothing, can ever separate us from His love – praise God! – Our sins are covered by the blood of the lamb, allowing us to come boldly before His throne. Thank you Jesus!
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My mind can not comprehend how God could take a sinner like me, cover me with the blood of Jesus and make me acceptable in His sight, but I am forever thankful, grateful and blessed for His redemptive power!
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Song share for today – Resurrection Power by Chris Tomlin…
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[Verse 1]
You called me from the grave by name
You called me out of all my shame
I see the old has passed away
The new has come
[Chorus]
Now I have resurrection power
Living on the inside
Jesus, You have given us freedom
No longer bound by sin and darkness
Living in the light of Your goodness
You have given us freedom
[Verse 2]
And I’m dressed in Your royalty
Your Holy Spirit lives in me
And I see my past has been redeemed
The new has come
[Chorus]
Now I have resurrection power
Living on the inside
Jesus, You have given us freedom
I’m no longer bound by sin and darkness
Living in the light of Your goodness
You have given us freedom
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[Bridge]
Freedom, You have given us freedom
You have given us freedom, my chains are gone
Freedom, You have given us freedom
You have given us freedom, Hallelujah!
Freedom, You have given us freedom
You have given us freedom, my chains are gone
Freedom, You have given us freedom
You have given us freedom, Hallelujah!
[Chorus]
Now I have resurrection power
Living on the inside
Now, I’m no longer bound by sin and darkness
Living in the light of Your goodness
You have given us freedom
Now I have resurrection power
Living on the inside
Jesus, You have given us freedom
Now, I’m no longer bound by sin and darkness
Living in the light of Your goodness
You have given us freedom
[Outro]
I have resurrection power
Living on the inside
Living on the inside
No longer bound by sin and darkness
You have given us freedom
You have given us freedom
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Happy Wednesday She’s – may each of us live in the light of His goodness today. ❤️
I can’t help but think of a secular song that sometimes hit on a truth.
Many years ago pop singer Bonnie Tyer sang a song called, ” I Need a Hero”. It was resurrected in the movie Shrek.
” Where have all good men gone and where are all the gods?”
Chorus: I need a hero. I am holding out for a hero. He ‘s got to be tough and gets strong. He’s got to be larger than life.
Thank you God, that you looked beyond my fault and saw my need.
Jesus came to rescue us all! He supersedes David, Samson, Goliath, all of them.
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Awe what a beautiful reminder and it’s just so amazing to think on His love & His grace — they are is so deep andn
Amen!
boldly I come before rhe throne
Jesus ❤️❤️❤️
Amen
Thank you Jesus for being everything I need today. Forgiveness, healing, peace, a new mind and fresh heart.
Amen!
Anen
More loved than we are flawed❤️
“For we are all sinners, deeply flawed but even more deeply loved.”
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It can be hard some days to remember that the depth of my “flaws” and “sin” are never greater than the depth of God’s love.
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“How deep the Father’s love for us” by Stuart Townend
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How deep the Father’s love for us,
How vast beyond all measure,
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure.
How great the pain of searing loss –
The Father turns His face away,
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory.
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Behold the man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders;
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers.
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished;
His dying breath has brought me life –
I know that it is finished.
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I will not boast in anything,
No gifts, no power, no wisdom;
But I will boast in Jesus Christ,
His death and resurrection.
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer;
But this I know with all my heart –
His wounds have paid my ransom.
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Praying for your requests.
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I love this hymn that expresses God’s love for us so well! Another good one that does is The Love of God.
I love this song, Kelly. Thank you for sharing these words words.
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Thanks for the song share! I haven’t heard this song in ages and we are singing it this Sunday and here it is mentioned here!
I like this song. Thank you for sharing. Haven’t heard it in some time.
Yes, it sure can be hard to remember that He covered it all.
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In the book of Isaiah, God promised a great rescue for our painful separation from God. One would come to bear our griefs, carry our sorrows, be crushed for our iniquities, and heal our wounds with His (Isaiah 53:4–5). It is through this person, Jesus, that the gap was closed, the separation was mended, and our hearts were restored to peace..
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And boy did He!
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We get angry.
We get mad
We get frustrated.
We get aggrieved.
We get discombobulated..
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For sure..
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BUT GOD..
For all those feelings of discontent, (and contentment) He gifted us, the sinner, His Son to carry our dysfunctional lives and sins so we can draw near to Him.. wherever life may take us.. sin-filled or otherwise, He breaks those chains, abd He breaks them in love, for love and with love, not because He is a pushover, no siree, but because He would die (and he did) for us to be reconciled to Him!
Our sin hurts Him, our troubles upset Him, our mourning breaks His heart, our joys make Him smile.. our knowing Him and living as He would love us to, brings great joy to Him..
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Making way today to walk the walk and talk the talk as I thank God for His Son, JESUS, who affords me my freedom to approach the throne of Grace and our Father God, when life throws me lemons and i respond, not in the way Father God expects me to, knowing i have a way out by His grace and in the person of JESUS, His Son, my Saviour..
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Amen.
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Happy Wednesday ya’ll! Be blessed, whatever your day looks like.
Much love, covered in prayers and hugs..❤️
Beautiful, sister ❤️
I look forward to your recaps every day Tina! Thank you! ♥️
Thank you Tina. Have a wonderful afternoon, ad I imagine it is that across the pond. ❤️
Happy Wednesday Tina! ❤️
Although sin separates us from God, God’s loving power is so much stronger and greater than our sin. What an encouragement that even if we feel distant from God, nothing can ultimately separate us from our Heavenly Father.
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Yes!
Amen! ❤️