Do you ever get the feeling that this seems to perfectly depict how you often feel? That you are going, seeking the Lord but it seems to be a repeat? Remember, if you made Jesus your Lord then your life has been changed… even if your circumstances haven’t. You have been made a new creation (2 Corinthians 5), but the old you seems to try and exert itself. You’re not alone! We all seem to have these times and our enemy tries to tell us all sorts of lies: ‘you never were saved’, ‘you don’t really need to make Jesus your Lord’, ‘you can change your mind and go back to who you were… it wasn’t that bad, was it’ and all sorts of other thoughts. Maybe you have backslidden and have bought the lies… Goodness, you have committed the unpardonable sin and now are totally lost forever! NOT.
In case you missed that last word… NOT! That you got off your path is obvious, but you don’t have to continue. What’s my proof? Look at scripture. Which is also a hint for when you get off your path or are taking 2 steps back for every one forward.
Let me dispense with the unpardonable sin first.
- If you really did commit this sin, my first question is – did you deliberately do this? If your answer is no, then this is one piece of evidence. You can’t by accident commit the unpardonable sin. And do you think you’d really care if you did? Of course not.
- Look at how it’s described in scripture – Matthew 12:31-32. Another source says: “The unpardonable sin is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Blasphemy includes ridicule and attributing the works of the Holy Spirit to the devil.”
You can even google this question and find many sources that aid in understanding.
Point being. Never let this fear stop you. You do realize it’s the fear of the unpardonable sin that gets us. Run to Jesus. He will help you through this false feeling. You bought a lie and now you can dispense with it.T
Never forget that we have an enemy that doesn’t stop from causing us to stumble and/or fall.
“The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance, to the full till it overflows. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.”
Just in case you forgot… the thief is the devil and the ‘I’ is Jesus. But let’s say that you bought into a lie of the devil – what can you do? Giving up is not the answer. Resolve to change what’s happening and renew you. How? A few simple reminders might help and an action that is crucial.
- Remember you are not cast away by the Lord. He gave you a gift to act on in the body. He told you He would never leave you. He reminded you of 1 John 1:9 that when you do sin – there’s a way home.
“If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful
and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and
cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything
not in conformity with His will and purpose].”
Clean slate. We begin anew, right where we are, we don’t go back to the end of the line. Remember how many times Jesus told Peter we should forgive? 70×7 which means He does the same.
- Remember that the Father has given us His armor – we have the whole armor of God… but we have to put it on. (Ephesians 6) What good is armor hanging in the closet? How can we be His Ambassadors in this world if we’re not prepared? He tells us He has great plans for us (Jeremiah 29) and that He has prepared work for us, His workmanship, that is fruitful.(Ephesians 2)
- And we have powerful weapons because our warfare is spiritual.
“The weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood].
Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are
destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that
sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every
thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ, being ready to punish
every act of disobedience, when your own obedience [as a church] is
complete. [2 Corinthians 10: 4-6. AMP]
I don’t know about you, but that’s shoutin’ time! We serve a mighty God and one that is always thinking about us, giving us good gifts, protecting us and soooo much more. Why the moan? Don’t wait. Don’t think you need to shake off what you are thinking, feeling. Come now. Come just as you are.
