God loves to take the activities and destruction of the enemy and showcase His grace. He takes ashes and brings forth beauty, turns failure into victory, restores what was lost, and redeems what was broken.

Why is the forgiveness of our sins for God’s sake? I always assumed it was for ours. We are the ones who are forgiven of sin, released from bondage, made righteous, accepted, and free. So what does He gain from a painful, humiliating, sin atoning sacrifice?

There is nothing we can do to add to what Jesus accomplished on the cross. He did it all. Our role is simply to believe.

We can waste time and effort trying to remove the stain of what is simply a shadow.

There is a confidence that comes from knowing that we are loved – that Papa God cares for us; watches over us and works on our behalf.