Romans 4:7-8: “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.”
GOD’S WORD Translation states Romans 4:7 this way: “Blessed are those whose disobedience is forgiven and whose sins are pardoned.”
My HCSB Life Essential Bible’s wording of these two verses is all in caps: “HOW JOYFUL ARE THOSE WHOSE LAWLESS ACTS ARE FORGIVEN AND WHOSE SINS ARE COVERED! HOW JOYFUL IS THE MAN THE LORD WILL NEVER CHARGE WITH SIN!”
In Romans 4:7-8, Paul quoted from one of David’s psalms of confession after his sin with Bathsheba, Psalm 32:1-2: “Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.” Warren Wieresbe has said: “God does keep a record of our works, so that He might reward us when Jesus comes, but He is not keeping a record of our sins.” Amen!
When you get up in the morning, look in the mirror and say: “God blesses me. My sins that I have confessed to God, He has forgiven and covered it all by God’s grace and mercy. My identity is in God alone. He does not measure me by my position, abilities, skills, or personality. He accepts me and knows my potential. God, You are working things out for my good. That is a fact declared by Paul in Romans 8:28. You have called me to You for your excellent purpose for me. May I see the power of the gospel transforming lives as I help give out Your love to others as you have abundantly forgiven and pardoned me.”
Has your life taken a sudden detour unexpectedly?
Has your dream suddenly vanished?
Is your job going in a different direction than you had anticipated? Does it seem stability is no longer present?
Has a door suddenly closed? God will use both open doors and closed doors. He has no limitations. He has the winning plan. Dive deep into your perseverance mode. God is faithful. As a Christian, you are blessed and forgiven in your position before the Lord.
The Hebrew word translated for “believed” (think of Abraham-his faith was the root of his obedience-Rom. 4:3) means to “say Amen” – truly, it is certain. Believe that your sins have been forgiven. Stay faithful. You are declared righteous (justification) through Christ’s death on the cross and are being sanctified (on-going process) for His purpose, and say truly, it is certain! Amen!
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