Nevertheless, the time will come when I will heal Jerusalem's damage and give her prosperity and peace. I will restore the fortunes of Judah and Israel and rebuild their cities. I will cleanse away their sins against me, and I will forgive all their sins of rebellion. Then this city will bring me joy, glory, and honor before all the nations of the earth! The people of the world will see the good I do for my people and will tremble with awe! (NLT)(Jer. 33:6-9)
Forgiven. This is the wonderful message God gave to Israel. He promised to heal his people and restore them to glory and honor. He would no longer hold their acts of rebellion against them. This same message of hope and healing is for us as well. We have been rebellious against God in the past, and we do not deserve to be given honor and glory. But God in his grace has forgiven us, restoring us to himself. He has healed us from sin's sickness and has given us great peace and joy. Thank God for cleansing us from sin.
O GOD WHO HEALS US, we rejoice that you have cleansed us from sin. We thank you for forgiving our rebellion against you. May our restoration bring you joy, and may those around us glorify you. Amen.
from the Praise & Worship Study Bible-Tyndale House Publishers
