Seeking God’s Forgiveness

The shortest verse in the Bible is found

in Saint John 11:35. “Jesus wept.” Two

words, but there are also two words in

Mark 16:7 that I think are just as

beautiful. Jesus told the women at the

empty tomb to “Go tell my disciples,

And Peter.” Especially Peter. He was one

of the disciples. He had been a constant

companion of Jesus.

Why this special message to Peter? Peter

was no longer within the fellowship. For a

moment, in a time of temptation, he had

taken his eyes from the Master. This

broke Peter’s heart. And to add to his

sorrow, Jesus heard and saw what Peter

did. Later, Peter slipped away and wept

bitterly.

Is this your lot today? In a moment of

temptation, you have failed to please him.

You may feel that you no longer have a

special place with your Lord. God has not

rejected you. Be careful not to reject

yourself.

As a pastor, one of the greatest problems

I meet are those who cannot forgive

themselves after seeking God’s

forgiveness. Guilt has put too many a

person in the grave. The love of God

rejects no one who repents of his

wrongdoing and tums from it. Jesus has

a special love message for you today. Go

and tell my disciples, And __________.

Add your name and ask God to forgive

you the sin that keeps you from His

inner circle.

Father, thank you for the forgiveness

that is available to those who seek your

presence today.

Amen.