Tag: remembering sin no more
God forgets sin when. . .?
Scripture reading for May 22nd: Job 11-14
“Know this, God has even forgotten some of your sin.” Job 11:6b
“Their sins and lawless acts I will Remember no more.” Hebrews 10:17
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sin, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sin and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1st John 1:8-9
Job’s friend Zophar was frank in his accusation that Job needed to repent. He was certain that Job had sinned and that God was being merciful even in this harsh trial. He stated that God had probably forgotten some of Job’s sins or it might be worse! (Job 11:6) If Job would put away his sin, God would be merciful to him. (Job 11:14-15) Zophar could not get away from the common understanding of God’s justice: trouble and suffering were a result of sin.
Job knew of no sin and did not want to fake a repentance or manufacture some sin just to try and manipulate God or appease these friends. He knew that God alone could cover whatever sins he may have. He wrestled with how he could meet with God or if the grave would hold him at death. (Job 14:13-17) Job asked God to hide him in the grave until His anger had passed and then “to set a time and remember me”. He expected to hear a call from God and to respond from the grave. He believed God longed to have fellowship with the “creature He has made”. At this time, God would not keep track of sin. Job expected all his sins to be sealed in a bag and not remembered!
Job longed for an audience with God and a mediator who could speak for him. He asked for resurrection from death with God forgiving and forgetting his sin. He expected God to call him from the grave at a time in the future when God’s wrath had passed! We have a mediator who is like us, but without sin! Jesus Christ came and gave His life to cover our sins. When we confess our sins and believe on Him, He forgives and chooses to remember them no more! (1st John 1:7-9) Jesus is coming again and will call all believers from their graves to be with Him forever! Job’s prayer and desire is fulfilled in Jesus!