Romans 10:9
October 14, 2024
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING – 14 OCTOBER
October 14, 2024
THE 14th OF OCTOBER
THE BLESSING OF BEING FORGIVEN
Just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works: “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin.” Romans 4:6-8
The Holy Spirit led David many times into God’s truth, which was not common for those days. He was a true worshiper, a man after God’s heart and the Lord blessed him with deep knowledge. Even if David lived while salvation was possible only by fulfilling the Law, God showed him that by faith He could forgive sins, even if they were just covered and not removed, as Jesus did not die yet on the cross to pay for all the sins of mankind. David wrote that blessed and happy were those that God has accepted as righteous, without regard to any former good works done by them.
The apostle Paul used the example of Abraham and David to prove how blessed we are to be under grace, as all it takes to have our sins forgiven and removed is to repent and have faith in Jesus. They were justified by their faith in God, not by being perfect, totally obedient, sinless people. We should be much happier, knowing that because of Jesus, the sins of all of us who truly follow Him, are not only covered, but are forgotten, removed and will never be imputed unto us. The punishment for our sins is already paid by Jesus, so that we may never die but inherit eternal life!
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Oh Lord, what a blessing it is to be forgiven by Your grace and receive Your unmerited favor. You did not only cover my sins, but through Jesus’ sacrifice, You removed them forever. Jesus died so that I may live. Please help me Lord to obey You and enjoy the abundant life Jesus came to offer me. Thank You so much that You will be not imputing my sin on Judgment Day, as Jesus already paid its penalty. Father God, please help me to live right for You all the days of my life and end my journey on this earth in Your loving arms. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen
