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The Gift of Forgiveness & Redemption

by Brett Fuller on January 10, 2022

I don't know anyone who enjoys failure. Everyone wants to succeed at something, but the reality of our fallibility means at some point we will come up short. In John 1:29, John the Baptist proclaimed of Christ, "...Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!"

This metaphorical language signified the sacrificial role Christ would play in bringing the world back to God and gave clarity as to the purpose of His sacrifice- He was to, “…take away the sin of the world"

The Greek word for sin, "hamartia" is also translated "failure". So, when John made his proclamation, he was revealing two presents in one gift: forgiveness from sin and redemption from failure.

We Christians are fairly practiced at requesting forgiveness for our disobedience, but not so skilled at requesting Divine "do overs" for our failures or believing for complete redemption.

Don't let your failures become your best reflection. Bring them to God and let Him "take them away", thereby creating a clean slate upon which He can draw the blueprints for your next victory. Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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