Once For All

     Many of us grew up with a picture of a judgmental God, a guilt-provoking God, a punishing God, where we felt the need to constantly ask for forgiveness, never feeling good enough. I know many churches still teach that we have to go back to the cross again and again, never quite free.

     Remember, Jesus died once and for all. When we trust Him as our Lord and Savior, we have His Holy Spirit to guide us. Our sins are forgiven, once and for all, past, present and future. The Spirit will guide us into more and more truth, into more and more freedom, into living a life led by Him, rather than being led by our own feelings, emotions and temptations.

     What a gift. Let the chains that bind you fall away, once and for all.

He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains. Psalm 107:14

And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all. Hebrews 10:10

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8;36

     Shake off your chains, once and for all. You are forgiven! You are free! You are free indeed!

Jesus,

It is hard to accept Your gift of sacrifice. You took it all, once and for all, for us. We praise You. We are free indeed. Let Your Spirit lead us into more and more truth as we are filled with the joy of total forgiveness.

Amen