15/06/2016 - HOW MUCH DO WE LOVE THE LORD?

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Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.          Luke 7.47

Whoever thinks that they can deceive the Lord commits the worst mistake of their life, for He is complete and perfect in all ways. Even before a person devises a plan to cover the truth, or to lie, God already knows what is coming. It is much better to be sincere and repent from your transgressions. Thus, ask the Father to give you the gift of repentance, and follow His orientation.

The demon uses people in several kinds of mistakes; some have done terrible things in their sinful conduct. On the other hand, when they feel the touch of the Most High and repent, they become grateful to Him. The proof that they receive forgiveness is demonstrated by the love that they show back to the Most High. Even if the remorse for doing something evil is great, the joy of the Lord in their hearts lead them to tears of gratitude.

A man sins because of his acts, words, and thoughts, and therefore, he falls in the hands of the demon, unless he repents, confesses, and asks for forgiveness. Whoever does not repent is not abstained from their mistakes, and thus, they are under the authority of the evil one. Therefore, even though they may pray and cry out for the divine help, the hand of the enemy will continue weighing over them. Only forgiveness can deliver them from the power of the devil.

Even men like David, who the Lord said that was according to His own heart, committed mistakes. However, after they confessed and obtained forgiveness, they returned to have communion with the Most High. In fact, God’s forgiveness justifies a man with his wicked actions. However, those who hide their sins and act as if nothing had happened deceive themselves. It is necessary to follow the ritual of repentance in order to be forgiven.

Everyone knew the woman that went to the house of Simon. For the Pharisee, Jesus had not noticed that she was someone who lived in sin. However, her past was not hidden from the Master’s eyes, and neither is the past of everyone else. Christ knew God’s principle: her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much (Lk 7.47). Therefore, He let her wash his feet with her tears and dry his feet with her hair.

The lesson that Jesus was giving to Simon was greater than what he could imagine. Christ did not only know her sad past, but also the decision that she had taken in her heart. Now the Pharisee felt that he should wash the feet of the Master, but he did not do so. He wanted to greet Him with the holy kiss, but ignored the touch of the Holy Spirit. Afterwards, he condemned the woman. Then, when the Lord explained it all to him, he learned a lesson that he would never forget.

It does not matter what kind of person you have been, but what you will be after you meet the Son of God and receive His blessings. Today, the Lord is calling sinners for repentance; therefore all can and should go to Him, for He is merciful and ready to forgive. The sign that forgiveness has been given to you will be evident whenever you love Him.

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares