" 'In those days and in that time,' says the LORD, 'The iniquity of Israel shall be sought, but there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, but they shall not be found; for I will pardon those whom I preserve.' "
If you are a sincere churchman, and you want to warm your affection for Christ, do this: think on your sins that have been forgiven. Consider how awful it is to offend God. Remember back on how much of a burden it was, to be under a load of guilt and condemnation.
Then, marvel that your sins can no longer "be found," (to quote today's text). If your faith is in Jesus alone, for your right standing with God--then your sins are completely covered. Such is the blessedness of the true church. We will be praising God for eternity for such mercies.
[Puritan quote of the day: "Weakness with watchfulness will stand, when strength with too much confidence fails." --Richard Sibbes, in "The Bruised Reed"]
