Forgiven--Forever!

Understanding Your Worth and Value

                                          Forgiven—Forever!

Simon’s eyes bugged out. “What’s THAT girl doing at the feet of Jesus? Doesn’t He know she’s a sinner?”

Everyone knew. She was bad news. “Don’t get caught dead with her.”

She hated the gossip. She knew what they

said about her. But this Jesus—He was different.

If I can just get to Jesus I’ll be alright. He’s so kind, so

different. He’ll forgive me like He did other messed up girls .I can’t stay away.  I don’t care what they say.

Sobbing, she washed the feet of Jesus

with her beautiful hair. Then she broke her special bottle of expensive perfume and smoothed in on His feet. Suddenly, she felt the mercy of God and her tears just... couldn’t... stop.

I feel so clean not dirty anymore. Oh, how I love Jesus!

Simon sulked. “That’s just not right! She’s a terrible sinner!”

 Jesus Looked Simon in the eye.

 “Simon, did you kiss me when I greeted you?"

 “Uh, well…….that’s so emotional.”

“Did you give me a hug when I came in?”

“Gee whiz, Lord. That matters?”

“Did you give me water and ointment for my feet?”

“Didn’t my servants do that?”

Simon was proud.  He liked being seen with an important person.

Jesus knew that.

Jesus continued.

 “Simon, this girl, you would never hang out with, has washed my

feet with her tears.

“Put expensive ointment on my feet.

“Kissed my feet more than once.”

“But Lord, what about her many sins?”

“What sins?       

She’s forgiven.

Her sins—forgotten.

I loved her first and now she loves me!”

“I -- yes, I alone -- am the one who blots out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.”

                        Isaiah 43:25

Dear Lord, Please forgive me. I have sinned. I need you. Thank you!