John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”  John 1:29

We all struggle with sin in our lives. But some of us like to rename it as an error or mistake and think that it’s no big deal. Others downplay the severity of it by saying that it’s just a white lie, or a gray area. But no matter how we choose to label it, sin is sin, and it separates us from God.

We mess up when we try to handle sin on our own. Thinking that we have the power to control our sin and its consequences, will ultimately spin us out of control. God knew we would struggle with sin. So he sent his son to take away the sins of the world. It’s a free gift from our Savior. And all we have to do is accept it.

Once we accept Christ, our sins are no longer a part of us; they no longer have the power to hold us down. As a result, God can once again look at us and welcome us into his presence.

Don’t convince yourself that sin is no big deal or that you can handle it on your own. Instead, surrender your sin to the one who has the power to take it away forever.

Lord, thank you for sending your son to take away the sins of the world. Help me to rest in the comfort of your care knowing that you see me as righteous and pure through Christ. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.