You are blessed today because all your sins are forgiven in Christ. God does not count your sins against you. Instead, He counts you righteous in Christ. That is why you are the blessed man to whom the Lord does not and will not impute sin!
What happens to such a man? Let’s look at the story of Jacob to find out.
The Bible records how Jacob had deceived his father and cheated his elder brother Esau of his firstborn blessing. (Genesis 27:1–41) Yet, in spite of his sin of deception, God chose to speak to Jacob. And no, God did not say to this cheat, “You terrible sinner! How can you deceive your own father? You are cursed!”
No, to deceitful Jacob, God said, “I am the Lord God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and your descendants… Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.” (Genesis 28:13–15). Here was a man to whom God did not impute sin!
God did not rebuke Jacob at all. Instead, we hear Him telling Jacob, “I will give to you… I am with you… I will keep you… I will bring you back… I will not leave you…” Jacob certainly did not deserve these blessings. This is one man who walked in the truth of “Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin”!
Jacob was not living under the new covenant. Yet, he was so blessed; how much more you and I today, who are under the new covenant of grace established by the blood of Jesus. How much more is our blessedness because Jesus has put away all our sins at the cross!
Today, because of Jesus’ finished work, God does not and will not impute sin to you. What He does impute to you is righteousness without works. And because you are righteous, get ready for His blessings! (Proverbs 10:6) ==> DEVOTION FROM NEW CREATION CHURCH SG.
Praise God for today's devotion (even though just read it moments ago.) I went out since in the morning with my bro. Generally just go out as we wish and just without plan. Starting by visiting the place where we used to stay few years ago, having our favorite local foods and visiting his church and finally ended up with movie. Overall activities were good and at the same time, I just taking time to have small little conversation with Daddy. I am so grateful to find out that somehow what I heard from Him is now reflected on this devotion.
Praise God for all these. Some time earlier in the afternoon, I also didn't know why but suddenly just felt a burden and tears rolled down as I spoke to Him. I never felt like this for about one year. I'm just glad that He gave me opportunity to know a little bit of His heart. At this moment, I just recalled "bride" part for the song Hosanna by Hillsong. It sang like this ==>
Heal my heart and make it clean.
Open up my eyes to the things unseen.
Show me how to love like You have loved me.
Break my heart for what breaks Yours.
Everything I am for Your Kingdom's cause.
As I walk from earth into eternity.
It's been interesting just to let mp3 songs played randomly. Personally I've been ministered in this way quite a number of times. Maybe it is due to the way I lead my life. Recently I noticed that I've been leading a closed lifestyle. Quite substantial amount of my time spent on listening to mp3 or just walking around randomly. Weekdays only go for working and then come home. I am grateful to know that God "finds way" to speak to me. I... I.. just felt touched that despite of shutting myself out, He's always there and never leave me alone.
So things that have happened to me today left me speechless and in overwhelming state right now. Indeed You're Hosanna in the highest O Lord...
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