THE UNFORGIVABLE SIN?

Can things be unforgivable? Beyond the love of God? It seems that Jesus said it was, so don’t think it is odd. But what exactly is it? Who has gone that way? If someone thinks he’s done it, what is there you can say? I must admit there was a time, this was my greatest fear. I sometimes thought I’d done it and He would not come near. At times I was so frightened; I thought that I would cry. But that was never helpful and Jesus would reply, “My child you needn’t worry. If you had gone that way, You wouldn’t even think about or hear what I would say”. His voice gave me much courage as it settled in my soul, And showed me there were others who needed to be whole. So from that very moment, a long, long time ago, When people have requested, if I can somehow show; If by some sort of accident or by some quirk of fate, They couldn’t be forgiven.  Upon a certain date, They’d done something so terrible that God had “thrown them out”! Their sin was unforgivable; of that there was no doubt. When I’ve heard people say that, I’ve spread my arms out wide. I hold them in a warm embrace and point out that Christ died, So they can be forgiven. I ask them if they care, That He no longer walks with them?  - Right there, I’m able to assure them, that if the Lord had left, It really wouldn’t matter. They wouldn’t feel bereft! But if there is a feeling, that they still want to be, Walking with the Saviour. The Lord had shown to me, That if it really bothered them to think He might have gone, Then He was walking with them and they could carry on. In every case I’ve ever met where this is their concern, I’ve asked them if their love for Him remains their greatest yearn. That sin was still forgivable; if they will just confess, To Jesus in repentance, He’s promised He will bless. And they can still continue their service for the Lord. Their heart is very tender and great is their reward. So if you ever think the Lord has somehow thrown you out; Know He will forgive you. Of that there is no doubt. For by the fact you’ve asked if you and Jesus Christ are through. I say with full assurance, that it is up to you. Go in true repentance, confess what you have done, And know you are forgiven by Jesus Christ, God’s Son. Jim Strickland – Written 24 October 2011