No Sin Large Enough

Twenty-five days…

“Come now, and let us reason together,” says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” (N.K.J.V.)

As I write to you today, I am comfy and cozy. I’m seated near a window in my home watching the snow as it is falling and keeping warm underneath a beautiful new blanket, which was given to me as a gift. Ironically, the color of the blanket is a shade of scarlet red. Whenever we have a great snowstorm, the kind where cars can’t easily travel and children beg their parents to be bundled in hats and gloves in hopes of building Frosty the Snowman in the backyard, I’m reminded of forgiveness.

The contrast in color between scarlet and white is easily distinguished by the sight of any healthy, functional eye. If you were to lay my blanket on the brilliantly bright-white snow, the differentiation of the two colors would be undeniable. If the snow were to continue falling down on top of my scarlet blanket, the lush white powder would eventually deny the scarlet its strong, regal color to show through. When we go to the Father and repent of our sins, this is how the undying mercy and forgiveness of the hand of God works. It continually falls upon us brighter than the brightest white snow you have ever seen and works miracles within our hearts and lives. However, His mercy and forgiveness serve as more than simply a covering for our sins; they are erased completely. From the inside out, He redesigns our steps and orchestrates new life and hope. Fresh fallen snow is a reminder of all things pure, the purest of all being the Holy One Himself.

You may be geographically far, far away from where I am. It’s possible some of you are reading this while basking in warm sunshine. If so, continue to enjoy your pleasant climate, but keep in mind His amazing sacrifice. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow.” There is no sin large enough that it cannot be forgiven by the Father. This is why He sent His Son…

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