It is not enough to simply believe that the words of
forgiveness and assurance are true. Some believe this but remain in a state of
doubt and fear before the Lord. It is one thing to acknowledge the truth of a
matter and quite another to hold that truth in your hands.
It
is one thing to see the beauty of a juicy orange acknowledging that it is
beautiful and must therefore be tasty. It is quite another to peal it, feel the
sting of the juice on your fingers, bite into it and have the juice tingle on
your lips, the juice dripping down your fingers, the juice swirling around in your mouth
and your tastebuds firing off in a million different locations. There is a
difference between intellectual knowledge and experience. Belief should
encompass both but sometimes we keep the glorious experience at bay.
Do not do this. Do not have a theoretical knowledge of the
Lord’s abundant grace, His faithful forgiveness and the peace of assurance.
Receive it. Taste and see that the Lord is good. Be surprised at the pleasant
aroma and spicy savor of the Lord. Understand His sustaining power. Experience
the ahhh of the Lord’s goodness and really rest in His grace. For the Lord is
good. His mercies are sure. His forgiveness is here offered. Take. Eat. Rest.
Be at peace.
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