Pardoned
“This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Matthew 26:28
A very long ago time ago, in a kingdom that is very far away, there lived a man who was very close to the King, but who had committed a capital crime.
This man was the king’s friend and favourite; and when his trial came on, although the case went sorely against him, he manifested no fear.
The evidence accumulated. There was no technicality or loophole of escape from conviction. His friends and family had no hope of his escape, yet they marvelled at his calmness – he was at perfect peace.
He was convicted, and was about to be sentenced; still, there was in his features no trace of alarm.
At the last moment, the secret was revealed. He drew from his pocket a paper and handed it to the judge. It was the king’s pardon!
With that in his possession, he had no cause for fear!
And for us who believe in Jesus as our Saviour, Lord and King, we have received his pardon, guilty though we are, we do not need to be afraid. We have peace through his blood.
His forgiveness is deeper and truer than anything any man can ever give.
The Bible clearly shows us that because of our sin, the separation of humankind and God is so vast that there is nothing we can do to bridge it on our own.
And as the party wronged, it is only God who can choose to forgive us and restore our fellowship with Him. It is a supernatural gift from Him to wipe clean our slates.
So when God forgives, it is NOT that we were able to pay off the debt, not even partially; it is because God makes it so that our debt is no more.
“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” Isaiah 43:25