Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
Romans 8:34 NKJV
We know someone condemns us. Satan whispers lies continually into our minds: “You’re worthless.” “You’ve gone too far; God doesn’t love you anymore.” “No one could forgive someone like you.” The accusations go on and on, but we don’t have to believe them.
No matter what the devil says, his lies don’t change God’s mind, and we shouldn’t pay any attention to him. The enemy is very convincing when he reminds us of our mistakes. We know he’s right—we’ve blown it. He pollutes our minds and muddles our thoughts.
But Jesus is in heaven, at God’s right hand. They are side by side, one mind, one heart. Jesus says to the Father, “Satan is telling our kids lies again, making them think we won’t forgive them. But all they have to do is repent, ask for forgiveness, and ignore his voice.”
God the Father sees us through His Son. Jesus is eager to forgive the worst sinner. When we turn to Him, all our sins are washed away in His blood; we’re spotless. And there’s a glorious celebration in heaven whenever a sinner turns to Jesus.
No matter how filthy we feel, we’re never more than a prayer away from being clean, as pure as if we never sinned.
Thank You, Lord, for setting me free from the sin and guilt that try to trap me. I praise You, that though I don’t deserve it, You intercede for me continually. Amen.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2017 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Ardythe Kolb.