Daily Devotional – Saturday, July 27, 2024
He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor punished us according to our iniquities.
Psalm 103:10 (NKJV)
What is the true definition of grace? Humans typically seek to uphold justice by rewarding virtue and punishing wickedness. But God’s justice is completely unique according to today’s important passage. We receive grace that we do not deserve, rather than the punishment we deserve.
We Don’t Deserve Forgiveness
Psalm 103:10 offers a strikingly different viewpoint in a world where people often view fairness through the lens of deservingness and determine justice based on retaliation. God’s interactions with us are characterised by His incredible grace rather than by our shortcomings.
God’s attitude to us is not controlled by a rigid record of our transgressions, although we are flawed beings with repercussions for our misdeeds. What if God truly dealt with us according to our transgressions? Without hope of salvation, we would be trapped in a sea of judgement.
The Real Definition of Grace
We should feel a great sense of appreciation when we realise that God has not treated us in accordance with our sins. With the knowledge that our shortcomings do not define who we are or how we relate to Him, let us accept the gift of grace, rather than languish in our guilt.
Now that we understand the depth of His grace, let us rely on His kindness and ask for His help to get back up when we stumble. In the same vein, let us extend the same grace and forgiveness to others as God has extended to us. The real definition of grace of God is extending unfettered love and forgiveness to undeserving, wayward human beings.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for not dealing with me according to my sins, but by Your unfathomable grace.
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