Micah 7:18 (NAS)
Who
is a God like Thee, who pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of
the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He
delights in unchanging love.
Micah 7:18 (NRSV)
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.
There is only one God who
sacrificed Himself for His creations. There is only One who gave His life
to save the lives of those He loves. There is only one Almighty God who
voluntarily made Himself weak and took on human flesh. And that One God
is Jesus, the Lord your God.
This God was lifted up on a
cross to take away and carry off your iniquities. He took your depravity
and perverseness; He bore your guilt and punishment. He swept
away what had you bent, twisted, and distorted. Through His sacrifice you
were forgiven.
You are a part
of Yeshua's creation and as such, you are His possession and
property. His Father gave you to Him for His inheritance. Because of
this, He has chosen to pass over your transgressions and rebellions. He has
spared you from perishing and has allowed you to survive, making you alive
in Him.
Adonai is strong, but He does
not use His strength against you. Although He could be angry and displeased
with you, He has chosen to put it aside. In fact, He is pleased and delighted
with you. Instead of anger, He wants to show you His goodness and
kindness. Instead of reproach and shame, He has given you mercy.
(Originally
written 8/13/07)
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