I am Forever Forgiven for My Sins - 12/13/13

“An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:20-23


God has fulfilled His promise to all the earth. Jesus has been born, died and rose from the dead. He has saved us from our sins if and when we believe in Him and trust Him for our salvation. Every waking moment, I am reminded of my inadequacies and my need for Jesus who has saved me from all my sins.


“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus,[a] who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit” – Romans 8:1.


There is the Christmas story. This is what we celebrate and rejoice about. My sins are forgiven forever and God is in me and He is with me. Let us shout it to the mountain top. Let us tell everyone about Jesus who has saved us from our sins and will save them from their sins.



Thank you Lord for your grace and mercy you have showed and showered on me, a sinner saved by grace.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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