2 Chronicles 33:12-13
New International Version (NIV)
12 In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his ancestors. 13 And when he prayed to him, the Lord was moved by his entreaty and listened to his plea; so he brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord is God.
In a list of corrupt kings, Manasseh would rank near the top. His life was a catalog of evil deeds including idol worship and temple desecration. Eventually, however, he realized his sins and cried out to God for forgiveness. And God listened. If God can forgive Manasseh, surely He can forgive anyone. Are you burdened by overpowering guilt? Do you doubt that anyone can forgive what you have done? Take heart - until death, no one is beyond the reach of God's forgiveness.
Joe
In a list of corrupt kings, Manasseh would rank near the top. His life was a catalog of evil deeds including idol worship and temple desecration. Eventually, however, he realized his sins and cried out to God for forgiveness. And God listened. If God can forgive Manasseh, surely He can forgive anyone. Are you burdened by overpowering guilt? Do you doubt that anyone can forgive what you have done? Take heart - until death, no one is beyond the reach of God's forgiveness.
Joe
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