Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33: 10-12
10 The Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention. 11 So the Lord brought against them the army commanders of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh prisoner, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles and took him to Babylon. 12 In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his ancestors.
Scripture Commentary:
Many of us are in distress, saying to ourselves, “I’ve sinned so many times that there’s no way God will ever forgive me. I am totally lost and will end up in hell.” Well, let me tell you about Manasseh who reigned over Jerusalem for 55 years. He was an evil, wicked king who built altars to, and worshipped, false gods. If you were to list corrupt evil kings, the name Manasseh would probably be at the top of the list.
After learning about Manasseh, you may say, “Well, I’m not that bad.” But sin is sin. There is no size to the sinful lifestyle. Manasseh realized his sinfulness and turned to God and repented for his sins.
Like the thief on the cross with Jesus, you can go to God and repent your sins. God listened to Manasseh and forgave him. Do not let overpowering guilt put a barrier between you and God.
There is no sin God will not forgive if you truly repent. Man may or may not forgive but God always forgives. Until you take your last breath God will be waiting with open arms and a loving heart, ready to accept you into His family.
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