“For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against You, You only, I have sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You are justified when You speak and blameless when You judge.” (Psalm 51:3-4)
Against the Lord have we sinned. Yes, but what about sins against another? All sin is ultimately against the Lord, which is why Jesus was able to forgive sins. He forgave not only what was against others, but because all sin is ultimately against Him, He was able to forgive us. This is why there was puzzlement that He forgave sins. Yes, God forgives and His forgiveness is complete.
Lord, I have sinned against You even when I have sinned against my neighbor. Help me I pray to live life in repentance that I would see that there are no small sins, but only sins against You. Lead me to see my heart changed to be so intimate with You that I never forget this simple principle. Lead me to live life righteously and teach me to look to You always and for all things.
Lord Jesus, the magnitude of what You have done is greater than I can begin to imagine. Help me, I pray, to see in You the hope of glory and the truth of the grace I need. Lead me in truth so that I may forever hold fast to what You have done from the cross. Lead me today and always to know that against You only have I sinned, but the by repentance You will restore me to wholeness. Amen.
