Today we see King Josiah taking the throne of Judah at the age of eight. They found the book of the law after He had reigned for eight years. He was deeply moved, repented and turned the people of Judah back to the Lord. They sought words from from the prophetess Huldah and she reported that the Lord's judgment would still come down on Israel, but since the King had repented, He would not have to personally go through God's discipline. We see that God was faithful to His word.
God is a just God and will not let the sentence be lifted for sins against Him or His people. He is faithful to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. There are still consequences for our thoughts and actions. Only He can choose to take those away. Since He is wise and just He knows what is best. We sometimes think that there is no consequence for sin when we ask forgiveness. That is just not true. We are always forgiven when we are genuine. God knows what we must go through to be truly sanctified. The consequences are part of that process of restoration.
The wages of sin is death, that's what we deserve. God gives us eternal life as a gift and asks us to go sin no more. His word also tells us that if we continue in sin, there is no more forgiveness of sins. It is always best to walk in His ways. That is what the people of Judah had failed to do and did not teach their families the ways of the Lord. We must turn to the Lord before the consequences of our actions take their toll on us and those whom we are given to be an example.
Let's commit to turn to Him. Now is the time to give your heart fully to Him. We all need the Lord and we may be the one He has put to show them His ways.
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