As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our
transgressions from us.
THOUGHT:
Now that's a long way - from sun rising to sun setting, that's
how far God has removed our sins. But the key word is removed. When
we sin and come to God in repentance, God doesn't just forgive our
sin; he purifies us of all unrighteousness. What was unholy in me
is made righteous in him. What was impure is now clean. What was
stained is spotless. Why? How? We can now see more fully what the
Psalmist could know only in part. God doesn't see our sin, but
rather he sees Jesus' sacrifice. His blood purifies and cleanses
us! Our sin is gone and we are clean.
PRAYER:
Father of mercies, thank you for not only forgiving my sins, but
for removing them. I thank you that I can stand before you holy and
without fault because of the blood of Jesus and your gracious
desire to forgive. I now ask, Righteous Father, that you strengthen
me with your Holy Spirit so that my conduct will reflect the way
you see me in Jesus. In the name of the Christ, your Son and my
Savior, I pray. Amen.
