Sins of Ignorance

[Christ4Ever]

And it shall be forgiven them; for it is ignorance. (Numbers 15:25)​

Because of our ignorance we are not fully aware of our sins of ignorance. Yet we may be sure they are many, in the form both of commission and omission. We may be doing in all sincerity, as a service to God, that which He has never commanded and can never accept.

The Lord knows these sins of ignorance every one. This may well alarm us, since in justice He will require these trespasses at our hand; but on the other hand, faith spies comfort in this fact, for the Lord will see to it that stains unseen by us shall yet be washed away. He sees the sin that He may cease to see it by casting it behind His back.

Our great comfort is that Jesus, the true priest, has made atonement for all the congregation of the children of Israel. That atonement secures the pardon of unknown sins. His precious blood cleanses us from all sin. Whether our eyes have seen it and wept over it or not, God has seen it, Christ has atoned for it, the Spirit bears witness to the pardon of it, and so we have a threefold peace.

O my Father, I praise Thy divine knowledge, which not only perceives my iniquities but provides an atonement which delivers me from the guilt of them, even before I know that I am guilty.

Charles Spurgeon

 

[robaston]

Whether our eyes have seen it and wept over it or not, God has seen it, Christ has atoned for it, the Spirit bears witness to the pardon of it,

i understand that all our sins are atoned for. but i need to ask God to forgive me, for ones i know and ones i don't, then my spirit will grace me with peace....is this correct?

 

[Christ4Ever]

i understand that all our sins are atoned for. but i need to ask God to forgive me, for ones i know and ones i don't, then my spirit will grace me with peace....is this correct?

@robaston

Notice the last line of the devotional..."O my Father, I praise Thy divine knowledge, which not only perceives my iniquities but provides an atonement which delivers me from the guilt of them, even before I know that I am guilty." It's the loss of the guilt that we are carrying that will bring us peace. That is the part of forgiveness when accomplished that washes a peace upon our heart, mind, and spirit like no other.

Who can understand [his] errors? cleanse thou me from secret [faults]. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous [sins]; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:12-14

There is nothing like coming before the Lord and laying it all out there. David was a great example to this action. He wanted nothing between Him and God. In so doing the cleansing, unburdening of everything that weights upon us even when we are unaware of whatever it is. Brings a peace to the soul, which is like the aftermath of a Spring morning rain in its freshness.

Thank-you for sharing brother.

 

[robaston]

buddie, i want to hear what you do

 

[Christ4Ever]

buddie, i want to hear what you do

Why's that?

Oh, by the way. Congrats on the victory!

 

[robaston]

Why's that?

Oh, by the way. Congrats on the victory!

it's for your benefit bro

thanks

 

[Christ4Ever]

For my benefit?
Not that I mind saying. I was just curious on what prompted the question.

As of right now. I'm a paper pusher in an academy that trains Correctional Officers & Probation Officers.
Much to do about nothing really.

 

[robaston]

i thought you might be curious. i was thinking when i left you, that you have perhaps been brought up in an environment when openness is a challenge to your privacy. i understand that and it's ok. you are a gifted and gracious teacher and leader.

I would like to give you an opportunity to open up a bit, be honest and humble with me and with God. God is excited for you to grow but it's absolutely fine if this is all too much and you are not interested. God loves you the same!

 

[Christ4Ever]

Dear Brother @robaston

Whether your intent or not. Your words have been humbling and beyond kindness.
I do not consider myself anything of what you have mentioned. Gifted, a teacher, or a leader. Others may see me as such, but I do not.

If I have taught or led others in life. It has always been my desire to see others increase beyond me. As a father who sees a child attain heights they themselves did not. Their gain becomes my gain and one I turn over for the Glory of God. For it would be received by me as a special joy and one I would hold close to my heart in sincere love of them. I would know then, that God has thereby blessed me by making me a vessel for another's increase. Now that would truly be something to be joyful about!!!!

My desire has been to be a servant of the Lord and to my Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus. A help in a dark world and a reminder I pray that the Love of Christ Jesus is beyond all the world may ever do or say to them. That is one of the reasons. I thank Brother Chad and the other Moderators for blessing me with an opportunity to be of service here at Talk Jesus.

Know brother that I will never state that I am other then what I am. Especially as a Child of the Most High who is still learning to walk in His ways.
To state otherwise would be not only a lie to others, or to myself, but to God. This I pray ether knowingly or unknowingly will never happen. He who knows me better then I will ever know myself will one day shed light on everything that I would think to keep in the dark. So why attempt to delude myself that it would somehow be better to wait till then? Rather, let the light of His mercy and grace, be shed upon it now that if recompense is needed for a slight or deed done. Then such may I do.

The words I type some would say may have some insight, or feeling for what it means to be a representative of the Lord. Yet, even in them I take no credit. If the Holy Spirit has allowed me to touch others, then I feel myself once again blessed that He would use me so. For whatever I do, or say, if at all possible, I pray to do with love and as I said before. To His Glory!

For some reason I sense that you feel there is something I hide or do not confess to being which I should be sharing. I do not know what that might be. If God has shared it with you I would ask you share it with me. For in truth, I am puzzled as to what that might be. It would be news to me and welcomed! For the more we learn about ourselves, the more we can then turn over to His care. Similar to praying for sins known and unknown spoken of previously.

My experiences in life as I tell others. Are testimonies that can always be used to further the Kingdom of God. They are truths that have been lived and though not always believed by others, are truths one knows as being unchangeable history of ones life. For they have been for better or worse parts of the greater tapestry that makes up our lives to this point in our walk and one that God has used to weave an even greater story that is all life.

Once again I thank God for your communications and the sharing of your thoughts.
YBIC
C4E
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[robaston]

Whether your intent or not. Your words have been humbling and beyond kindness.

i accept the praise for the words (Proverbs 27:21 Amplified Bible The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold [to separate the impurities of the metal],
And each is tested by the praise given to him [and his response to it, whether humble or proud].)

but i prayed that God would give me the right words....and INDEED God has ministered to you.

I do not consider myself anything of what you have mentioned. Gifted, a teacher, or a leader. Others may see me as such, but I do not.

your reply here is a symptom of being anointed....you can't run away now gifts don't have to be in the pulpit, you know that - true anointing is seen by others and

themselves don't see it!


continued tomorrow

 

[robaston]

sorry this editor doesn't allow fr editing your own post beyond one day, so...

by making me a vessel for another's increase. i can understand this concept by studying the context, nice phrase

If the Holy Spirit has allowed me to touch others, then I feel myself once again blessed that He would use me so. this summary of your attitude is perfect bro, well done

For some reason I sense that you feel there is something I hide or do not confess to being which I should be sharing.
continued

 

[robaston]

For some reason I sense that you feel there is something I hide or do not confess to being which I should be sharing.
yes, this exact confession, now God will open a door for you.

greater tapestry our journeys/pilgrimage is indeed tools the Lord later uses for His glory

i conclude with a window in my pilgrimage, as a man i don't know how the Lord empowers me to leave the lustings behind in my bed after i get up to go about my day; but it happens EVERY DAY. i was married and usually miss those bedtime activities but the grace and understanding of our Lord is soooo amazing, i only miss them at night.