THAT'S MY BOY (Part II)

THAT’S MY BOY (Part II)

When Isaiah unveiled the truth that Jesus Christ “was wounded for our transgressions (and) bruised for our iniquities,” he penned a prophetic and revelatory view of our SPIRITUAL JUSTIFICATION. (Isaiah 53:6-7) In a word, we who have received the Lord Jesus Christ are eternally JUSTIFIED BY GOD.

Having come “boldly to the throne of grace,” (the place of our unmerited favor), ALL of our sins have been covered by the redemptive blood of the precious Lamb of God. (Hebrews 4:16) To wit, we, who were unquestionably UNRIGHTEOUS, have now become “THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD.”  This means that we have been JUSTIFIED (by grace through faith), and thereafter Heaven evaluates us JUST-AS-IF we had never sinned. (Ephesians 2:8 – John 1:29 – Romans 3:22)

From that point onward, whenever GOD looks at us, He visualizes redeemed sons and daughters who have been blood-washed and blood-bought.  How I love the praise chorus that says, “The only view God has of me is through the blood of Jesus.”  Hallelujah, what a Savior!

This process is analogous to a patient whose body had been invaded by cancer, but who now exists in a medical state of REMISSION.  Indeed, all of our sins are remitted, and WE ARE GUILTY NO MORE! (John 20:23) GOD, Himself, testifies concerning us: “Their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.” (Hebrews 8:12 – Hebrews 10:17)

Here is an important question: If GOD has bestowed absolute absolution upon us because of our faith-filled response to the redemptive work of Christ on the cross, WHY do we sometimes seem to be knee-deep in guilt, recrimination and condemnation, regarding OUR PAST?

We must remember the mission-critical Kingdom truth that declares, “There is therefore now NO CONDEMNATION to them which are IN CHRIST JESUS, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (Romans 8:1) So, instead of wallowing in paralyzing regret over our past, we should ask the Savior for a PERSONAL HEALING OF THE MEMORIES so we can decree beyond any shadow of doubt, “GUILTY NO MORE!”

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!