Confession?

March 13, 2022

The scriptures are quite clear regarding personal sin and what we each

should do to maintain a right relationship with our Father and each other.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to

cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). Yet, we make every

attempt to hide our sins especially from our God even though he proved

his love for us in spite of all our sin. He gave his son (John 3:16-17) and

refused to condemn us. Most of us fail to realize that he still makes

intercession when we make confession. Think with me about James

chapter five, verse sixteen: “Confess your faults one to another, and pray

for one another, that ye might be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a

righteous man availeth much”. My confession coupled with your prayer

equals restoration and healing for me, and when I pray for your after your

confession you will also be healed. Such fellowship is church, is salvation,

and is our hope. It is true that God covers what we reveal, the prayer of

faith will save the sick, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven

him (James 5:15). If we do not confess but cover over or hide our sins,

they are obvious to our Lord. For us to say that we have not sinned we

make God a liar and his word is not in us. (1 John 1:9). Confessing our

secret sins gives our Lord opportunity to demonstrate his grace and gives

us an opportunity to praise and glory in his goodness. Our confession

gives confidence to others and builds trust. Revealing our needs and

becoming vulnerable to His grace does not make us smaller. The Word

says that if we humble ourselves, he will lift us up. Do you believe this? If

your answer is yes, you enjoy the blessing of fellowship of the Holy Spirit,

of Christ, and of the Father himself. Confession must be our role and goal

as we press on toward the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus. We

cannot afford to hide our sin anymore than Achan did his wedge of gold or

his Babylonian garment (check your Old Testament).

Dr. Kenneth E. Morrison