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A Tough Truth

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap.  Galatians 6: 7

One of life's hardest lessons is that we cannot turn back the clock and change something we've already done. When we make a wrong decision or act foolishly, we have to live with the consequences, bitter as they may be. In biblical terms, we must reap what we have sown.

Then why bother to ask for God's forgiveness? If nothing is going to change and if we still must face the consequences of our sin, why seek God's forgiveness?

One reason is that it is the only way to deal with our guilt. Down inside, we feel unclean and ashamed for what we've done--but when we turn to Christ and seek His forgiveness, that burden of guilt is lifted. When we seek forgiveness, the Bible says, "The blood of Jesus purifies us from all sin" (1 John 1:7)

But we also need God's forgiveness to keep from becoming spiritually hardened. Unconfessed sin leads inevitably to spiritual coldness. Does any sin in your life need to be brought to God for forgiveness?

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.