Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"And I will not remember your sins"
Text: Isaiah 43:25
THE MERCY OF THE LORD
The mercy of the LORD was truly extensive. Despite the grievous sins of the people, God still offered forgiveness.
“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake;
And I will not remember your sins.
Put Me in remembrance;
Let us contend together;
State your case, that you may be acquitted.”
Isaiah 43:25-26
1. Great attributes of God.
a) These were announced to Moses in a special manifestation.
b) Features that stood out:
i) Merciful and gracious
ii) Longsuffering
iii) Abounding in goodness and truth
iv) Forgiving iniquity and transgression (Exodus 34:6-7)
2. God would still:
a) Blot out their transgressions.
b) Not remember their sins.
c) For His own name’s sake.
3. God’s direct word to the people.
a) To remember who God is.
b) To “contend together”.
i) God invites Israel to state its case.
ii) He would listen to them.
iii) He would be happy to acquit them if they were indeed right.
iv) He would forgive them if they would humbly confess their sins.