Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal he had
taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. He touched my lips with it
and said, "See, this coal has touched your lips. Now your guilt is
removed, and your sins are forgiven" (Isa. 6:6-7).
It is
no secret that human beings have disappointed God since the beginning
of time with their sinful weaknesses. On top of it, their sin causes a
tremendous abyss between God and them. The desire to have our sins
removed is an exercise that all religions share. The big question is:
How should it be done and who must do it? Many people agonize about
their guilt and go to extremes to get rid of it.
Isaiah was
overwhelmed by his feeling of guilt. But he would soon discover the
solution. There was no profound ritual that had to be performed or fine
that had to be paid, no formula or words to be chanted. The confession
of his sin was as far as he could take the matter. Then God took over
and forgave him. In the temple, where sensational offerings were
normally sacrificed to atone for sin, no offering was required. God used
one of the seraphs who simply touched his impure lips and he was
purified. All Isaiah had to do was to be aware of this and accept God's
act of love.
If feelings of guilt happen to be your problem,
come to Jesus and let Him touch you. You can't cleanse or forgive
yourself - only Jesus Christ can do that. If you want to be healed and
need to be spiritually equipped to serve Him better, surrender yourself
to His purifying and healing action.
The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.
~ William Blake ~
Saint James Assembly of Faith
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