don’t let the guilt and shame of your sin keep you away from god & his blessings
The bible makes us understand that it is inevitable for us to sin, but one should always try and keep themselves free from sin. When you sin, you have a choice. You can keep the sin to yourself, hide it from others, not mention it to God, and do it again when the urge hits. Or you can drop to your knees, confess it openly to God, make restitution if it involves others, and take the necessary steps to avoid committing it again. Your choice in this matter will significantly affect your life.
Just like the Israelites continuing sinning against God led them to stay in the wilderness for 40 years. Achan’s story is the perfect example which makes us understand that whatever choice or decision we make in life is crucial because it will either impact you or your next generation or even the people around you. The story of Achan in the book of Joshua 7 is proof of how one person’s sin or disobedience can impact an entire family; because of Achan’s sin, his entire family was punished with him.
How you handle your sins makes all the difference in the world. If you confess them, God is faithful to forgive you. Instead, if you keep the sins in your heart, He will not hear your prayers, and He will turn His face against you. Saul sinned against God, and instead of him repenting, he didn’t, which made God depart from him.
No man can sin too much, too often, or too horribly for God not to forgive him. God’s thoughts and ways are far above our thoughts and ways – in His ability to forgive and pardon sins. He has more forgiveness than any man. God will always accept a broken and contrite heart; He will never despise or reject such a sacrifice.
Let us have a look at the following scripture:
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
Do not hide or protect your sin, and the righteous God will grind you to powder from the inside out. Confess and forsake them, and He will restore your soul with life and light. Go to God and ask Him to forgive you and purify you with the blood that Jesus’ shared on the cross. The way you handle your sins today will determine your future prosperity or destruction. Be like David rather than Saul and reap David’s blessings rather than Saul’s punishment.
With Love,
Catherine/ Instagram Editor
