Sometimes the Lord Doesn’t Pardon

Scripture 2 Kings 24:4 and also because of the innocent blood that he had shed; for he had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, which the LORD would not pardon.

Observation: We can do enough evil without considering the consequences and ignore God that He will get to the point He won’t pardon our actions. God will forgive if we come to Him with a humble and sincere heart, but if we ignore Him and do evil, we will be rightfully condemned. No matter what we do even if we are forgiven there will always be consequences for our action. If we murder someone and sincerely ask God for forgiveness we will receive it, but we will still be placed in prison or condemned to death.

Application: A day doesn’t go by that I don’t commit some type of sin and when I realize it I ask for forgiveness and search my heart so I don’t do it again. I have the Lord so close to my heart I can’t imagine doing anything that He wouldn’t pardon and I want to be the man that pleases my Lord, more than be a disappointment. I need to stay close to Jesus and fill my heart with His love and search for ways to please Him.

Prayer: My Lord I thank you for forgiving me my trespasses and I ask that you give me the heart to forgive and help others. I want to bring a smile to your face every day and run the race strong with the finish line always on my heart. Help me do this, filling me with the Holy Spirit and guiding me each day.