Why is it that when you screw up and sin in some way, not only do you immediately feel terrible about yourself, but you basically feel that this is the right response? It’s as if we truly believe the most Christian thing we can do in light of our own failures is to pile on the shame as thick as possible! When you sin, you put yourself in the emotional penalty box because you think that’s where you deserve to be, right? Why? Is it because you think if other people see you miserable and filled with regret then they know you’re on the right track? Do you think Granny is going to have hope for you if she sees you truly hating yourself over your wrong? Sadly enough, some of us have had people like that in our lives. Here’s the real question: Do you beat yourself up when you sin because you think God wants to see you miserable in the penalty box? If so, I have some really Good News. If you have believed in Jesus, He has forgiven you all the way. He has paid the penalty for all of your sin. He paid for the guilt you so easily feel when you mess up. He paid for the shame that weighs you down when you fall again. He paid for everything and He doesn’t want you to pay for it anymore. When you mope around ashamed of yourself, you ought to hear the voice of Jesus saying, “It is finished! I paid for that! Stop it, already! Let’s hang out! Let’s sing!” Jesus bought your freedom with precious blood, and He’s ready to get what He paid for. He’s ready for you to be free.
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