Our scripture this morning is 1 John 1:9 (NASB1995).
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Confession is a difficult thing for most of us. It is often hard to admit we have sinned, much less go in to any detail confessing it. Yet this is a necessary step in order to be forgiven and resume our relationship with God and others.
Paul writes “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith” (Romans 3:23-25). That’s a fancy way of saying we’ve all fallen and the blood of Jesus is the only thing that can save us. God has taken the necessary action to redeem His lost children.
When we confess, we’re certainly not telling the Lord anything He doesn’t already know, but confession brings us into the process, asking for and accepting His forgiveness. This blessing should make us loving and forgiving toward others, sharing the gift we have been given.
Gracious God, You sent Jesus as our Savior, and His sacrifice for us allows us to return to You for forgiveness. May we be eager voices of the Good News everywhere. Amen.
