"Then David confessed to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan replied, “Yes, but the Lord has forgiven you, and you won’t die for this sin. Nevertheless, because you have shown utter contempt for the word of the Lord by doing this, your child will die.”" 2 Samuel 12:13-14 (NLT)
God forgives the sins of David. But, David must bear the consequence of his sins. His son was died. There is always a consequence though forgiveness is given.
That is the love and justice of God. Because of God's love for us, then we are forgiven. However, our Lord is justice so we have to bear the consequences of our actions.
The consequences of our sin is physical death and eternal separation from God forever in hell.
The good news is we are precious to God. God loves us so much so that He did not let us suffer the consequences of sin. God does not want to separate from us forever. Therefore, God bear the consequences of our sins.
He came to earth as a human, and death on the cross. On the third day after His death, He rose from the dead and He is alive. He has defeated the death.
He has built a bridge so that we are not separated from God forever and give us eternal life in heaven. It is not enough if we only know and agree with it. God wants us to cross the bridge.
We can cross humbly by confessing our sins and declaring our need for forgiveness and guidance of God. Your trust and obedience made you receive forgiveness of all your sins and you do not necessary to bear the consequences of sin since the Lord has done it for you.
Our relationship with God is built strongly because we believe, declare, and make Jesus as our Lord and Savior. God raised us to be His children and be with us forever.
Will you cross this time with trust in Christ and make Christ as your giver of forgiveness, leader, and friend?
"Christ himself died for you. And that one death paid for your sins. He was not guilty, but He died for those who are guilty. He did this to bring you all to God. His body was killed, but He was made alive in the spirit." 1 Peter 3:18 (ICB)
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