Forgiveness of Sin

If you forgive the sins off any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any they are retained. John 20:23

This scripture comes after two things:

1) the commission in verse 21;

2) the breath of Christ imparting the Holy Spirit in verse 22.

Forgiveness is a huge but vital subject. The sense of the text it has been understood to refer to the preaching of the gospel of grace. Those who receive it gladly will find their sins forgiven and those who reject it will find themselves unforgiven.

However, me, myself an I have the power, also, to not forgive. When I am wronged I can label the wrongdoer as an abuser, bully, thief, and the list goes on. I can then go out into my world and plaster that label all over the place, advertising that person's sin.

Conversely, I can keep my mouth shut and release God to be God and see what He can do.

As in all facets of my life I can choose to confess poverty, sickness, inability or I can confess God.

He alone is good, and His word is powerful to save. Today He is able to set the captives free, let's release Him and see His goodness in the land of the living. Amen!