Day 4 Bible Reading: Isaiah 6:1-7
Guilt Removed
See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away. - Isaiah 6:7
For many years, Deepika carried a heavy burden of guilt over the way she had treated her younger sister when they were young. Although she had apologised to her sister who had forgiven her, she still felt guilty.
Isaiah 6:1-5 records how Isaiah saw a vision of God and was overcome by guilt over his sinfulness. But as the coal from the altar touched his lips, he heard the comforting words: “Your guilt is taken away” (v.7). The coals in the temple altar were often covered by the blood of recently-slaughtered lambs that foreshadowed the sacrifice of Jesus. When the Lamb of God died on the cross, our sin and guilt were transferred to Him (1 Peter 2:24).
We are guilty when we commit a crime or sin, for which we deserve condemnation. With this also comes the feeling of guilt. Even the most devout Christians struggle with this feeling when they do something wrong. Guilt can be healthy when it convicts us and leads us to repentance. But dwelling in guilt after we have been forgiven can take away our freedom. The beautiful truth of the gospel is that Christ removes our condemnation, so we can be totally free from the burden of guilt. Let’s rejoice that because of Jesus, we no longer need to feel guilty nor dwell in shame. We are forgiven!
By: Asiri Fernando
Isaiah 6:1-5 records how Isaiah saw a vision of God and was overcome by guilt over his sinfulness. But as the coal from the altar touched his lips, he heard the comforting words: “Your guilt is taken away” (v.7). The coals in the temple altar were often covered by the blood of recently-slaughtered lambs that foreshadowed the sacrifice of Jesus. When the Lamb of God died on the cross, our sin and guilt were transferred to Him (1 Peter 2:24).
We are guilty when we commit a crime or sin, for which we deserve condemnation. With this also comes the feeling of guilt. Even the most devout Christians struggle with this feeling when they do something wrong. Guilt can be healthy when it convicts us and leads us to repentance. But dwelling in guilt after we have been forgiven can take away our freedom. The beautiful truth of the gospel is that Christ removes our condemnation, so we can be totally free from the burden of guilt. Let’s rejoice that because of Jesus, we no longer need to feel guilty nor dwell in shame. We are forgiven!
By: Asiri Fernando
Reflect & Pray
What are you feeling guilty about? If you’ve confessed and repented of your sin, how can you remind yourself that God has forgiven you through Jesus?
Jesus, give me the faith to believe that Your sacrifice on the cross has removed my sin, so I no longer need to feel guilty. Thank You for Your gift of forgiveness.
