The Message of Christmas
Read the Bible through:
AM – Hosea 1-3 : PM – 1 John 4
The Forgiveness of God
Psalm 130:1-8
4 “But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared."
Read the Bible through:
AM – Hosea 1-3 : PM – 1 John 4
The Forgiveness of God
Psalm 130:1-8
4 “But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared."
In the 1956 film, The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit,, Thomas Rath, a World War II veteran, struggled to get established in a career when he discovered he had a 10-year-old son in Italy, the result of a wartime romance. Predictably, his wife, Betsy, was devastated by the revelation; but, in the end, she forgave Thomas and even encouraged him to send money out of their meager monthly income for the support of the child. In the final scene, Thomas said to Betsy, with profound feeling, “Would you mind if I tell you – I worship you.”
Just a human drama, to be sure. But it might serve as a parable to illuminate the psalmist’s response to God’s gracious forgiveness. Repentance is the prelude to forgiveness, but gratitude is the result, and gratitude turns into adoration. Overwhelmed by the tender mercy of a forgiving God, we can only say in wonder and awe, “I worship You.”
Lord, how deeply grateful I am that there is forgiveness in You.
