Matthew 6:9-11. “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.'”
Sin brought death into the world, a reality established since the beginning when disobedience resulted in curses upon all of humanity (Genesis 2:17; 3:16-19). This spiritual brokenness often manifests as a cycle, where the spiritual heritage of the fathers affects future generations (Exodus 20:4-5), and our own actual sins sever our fellowship with God (1 John 1:5-10).
Scripture is clear: “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Because no human could escape the disasters of sin on their own, the Son of God came with a specific mission—to destroy the works of the devil and liberate those held captive by his power (1 John 3:8).
God’s solution was not based on our merit, but on His mercy. He decided to forgive us completely when we trust in the blood of Jesus. While this forgiveness is a free gift to us, it cost Him the life of His one and only Son. God blotted out our transgressions for His own sake, choosing to remember our sins no more (Isaiah 43:25).
So, do not be deceived by your own feelings of guilt or shame. The work of your True Priest, Jesus, is finished. If you hear His word and believe in the One who sent Him, you have already crossed over from death to life and will not face judgment (John 5:24).
Even Paul struggled with his sinful nature, crying out, “What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me?” (Romans 7:24). Yet, his answer was found immediately in the finished work of Christ. He boldly declared that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of life has set them free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-2).
True confession is much more than feeling remorseful or ashamed. It is a powerful spiritual declaration involving the three offices of Christ: As True King, Jesus destroyed the one who held the power of death (Hebrews 2:14). Confession is a time to declare your victory over Satan (Romans 16:20).
As True Priest, Jesus removed every curse and disaster of sin. Confession is a time to declare your total freedom from the law of sin (Romans 8:2).
As the True Prophet, Jesus opened a new and living way to the Father. Confession is a time to declare your permanent peace with God (Romans 5:1).
The Holy Spirit constantly reassures you that you are a beloved child of God, and nothing in all creation can separate you from His love (Romans 8:38-39). In this light, confession is a time of restoration and renewal—it is one of the greatest privileges you possess.
Because of the cross, God sees you as holy and blameless (Ephesians 1:4). He has removed your sins as far as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:12), trampling them under His feet and casting them into the depths of the ocean (Micah 7:19).
If you still struggle with “the accuser,” the devil, meet Jesus at Calvary. He canceled all the charges against you, nailing them to the cross. Because you have been forgiven, you are now empowered to forgive others. Do not be like the servant who had an enormous debt canceled but refused to show mercy to a fellow servant (Matthew 18:21-35).
Harboring hatred only hurts you; freedom comes when you release others into the Lord’s hands. When you forgive, your love covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8), and the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet (Romans 16:20).
Prayer. Father, I thank You for setting me free from the law of sin and death through Jesus Christ. I believe that as I confess my weaknesses, You are faithful to forgive and purify me by the blood of the cross. In my freedom, I choose to forgive everyone who has wronged me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.