The Load

Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Interlude
Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.

Psalm 32:1-5 NLT

We were never meant to be beasts of burden. When we are honest with ourselves, we recognize the weight of sin and rebellion. It is so heavy. Heavy on our minds and hearts and weighs us down both physically and spiritually.

Carrying our sin and rebellion was never God's plan for our lives. According to Scripture, He chose our Way of salvation before the foundation of the world. Do you remember what it felt like when you came to Jesus and asked Him to forgive you? Do you remember the feeling of being released from that load? 

Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!

Prayer:

Father,

           There is no greater joy than true freedom that comes only through You and Your plan of salvation for all mankind. Thank You for taking the load off our backs and making us free indeed. Thank You for love so strong that we can never be separated from You. Help us to love as You love, Father. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen

I'm Free - Randle & Phelps

Through the Bible in a Year
Reading for February 10th
Exodus 30:11-31:18
Matthew 26:47-68
Psalm 32:1-11

Proverbs 8:27-32