8-13-07 Micah 7:18

Micah 7:18 (NAS)
Who is a God like Thee, who pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in unchanging love.

Micah 7:18 (NRSV)
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of your possession? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in showing clemency.

There is only one God who sacrificed Himself for His creations. There is only One who gave His life to save the lives of those He loves. There is only one Almighty God who voluntarily made Himself weak and took on human flesh. And that One God is Jesus, the Lord your God.

This God was lifted up on a cross to take away and carry off your iniquities. He took your depravity and perverseness; He bore your guilt and punishment. He swept away what had you bent, twisted, and distorted. Through His sacrifice you were forgiven.

You are a part of Yeshua's creation and as such, you are His possession and property. His Father gave you to Him for His inheritance. Because of this, He has chosen to pass over your transgressions and rebellions. He has spared you from perishing and has allowed you to survive, making you alive in Him.

Adonai is strong, but He does not use His strength against you. Although He could be angry and displeased with you, He has chosen to put it aside. In fact, He is pleased and delighted with you. Instead of anger, He wants to show you His goodness and kindness. Instead of reproach and shame, He has given you mercy.