"Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of Your possession? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in showing clemency. He will again have compassion on us; He will tread our iniquities under foot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea" (Micah 7:18-19).
Thank You for the freedom of forgiveness. Thank You for the pardon of Your mercy from all the punishment we deserve for all our iniquities and transgressions. Thank You for the compassion of Your heart to give us each a clean slate and a fresh start into a new day, whenever we humble ourselves to turn to You and call on Your name and ask for Your help. You are there. And You always have been, all along the way. Who is a God like You?
You take all our sins and throw them like a ball into the depths of the sea. As someone has said, then You put up a sign that says, "No fishing." It's like You lead us to dig a deep hole with our confession, to throw in the sins and failures of our past with our cry for forgiveness, and then cover them up, never to be seen again, with our acceptance of Your mercy. Who is a God like You?
That's the kind of God You want us to know. And that's the kind of God You want us to share. There's always hope. There's always the promise of a new day, where the old is gone and the new has come. The door to things of the past is closed shut and the door to the journey of all You have for us ahead is open wide. Who is a God like You? In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
Come to the Fountain This Friday Night! July 15, our Messiah Ministries' monthly gathering for prayer, praise, and healing worship with the family of God as one, from many different churches and traditions under the name of Jesus in our city. Come drink deeply from the Living Waters, to be refreshed and renewed in the Presence of God, as we worship Him and welcome Him to heal us and free us in spirit, soul, and body. We meet monthly in the Chapel at Centenary UMC, 2800 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, Kentucky at 7 PM. We have various worship leaders from our area lead us in worship each month. All are welcome! Please come, bring a friend, and spread the word.
