When I went to school, teachers used blackboards to write out important information for the students. You don’t see many of these today. At the end of the day, someone would use an eraser to wipe the blackboard clean and that information would be gone forever.
Wouldn’t it be great if all the bad or embarrassing things we have ever done could be erased so simply, as if we had never done these things? Actually, that is what God offers to us through the shed blood of His Son, Jesus Christ. On the cross, Jesus shed His blood to blot out our transgressions. It is as if the list of our sins was nailed to the cross with Him and His blood dripped down onto the list. Then, one by one each sin is covered by His blood, never to be seen or remembered again.
Acts 3:19 says, “Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” Like cool water to a thirsty soul on a hot day, God wants to refresh our hearts and souls. But first, we must confess our sins to God and turn away from these sins. Then God’s presence will fill us and make us brand new. That old list of our sins will be completely blotted out and remembered no more.
What is keeping you from God’s refreshing presence? Give Him your list of sins and watch Him blot it out through the blood of Jesus.
Reluctant Retiree 