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"Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him." (Romans 4:7-8)

Most of the time when the Lord shows me something that I need to share, He does it through an experience. About a month ago, I had taken a trip into New York to meet my brother, whom I have not seen in about four years, at the airport. My wife was at a woman's retreat and I was home alone. So I decided to meet my brother, spend some time with the family, and then come back to New Jersey because I had a commitment at my church the next morning.

Needless to say the time went well. I spent time with my family and we shared a meal together. By the time that was all done it was about 10:30 pm and I had been going all day. Now I had a full stomach and I had to make my way back to the pinelands.

My drive is about an hour and thirty minutes or so... I have to admit that I was not really up to the drive and I was tired. My sister asked me to call as soon as I got back because she knew I was tired.

Fast forward...

I was falling asleep behind the wheel when I was awakened by a loud "crack", I didn't know what it was but I dosed no more. I came to find out the next day that my windshield was cracked. I never noticed it until I picked my wife up later that afternoon. Past experienced told me that this was going to be an expense I could not afford. I made several phone calls to inquire about windshield replacement and spoke to several people. I could not afford to get it replaced, be it needed replacing.

But GOD!!! The Lord used one of my colleagues to ask me a simple question, " Did you call your insurance?" Of course, not! The deductible is more than the glass was my reply, based on past experience. But it would not leave my mind. I came home and called my insurance and found out that I was fully covered with no deductible.

Then God said, "That is just how you are, fully covered and most times unaware."

Beloved, if you are a child of the most High God, know that your sins are covered and the Lord will never count it against you. -- Chaplain Robert is a graduate of the colony of mercy. He serves as Chaplain, Director of Aftercare, and Discipleship coordinator at America's Keswick. He is a husband, father, and friend.

God's Word for YOU: 2 Kings 19-21; John 4:1-30

Think About This: "Postponed obedience can never bring us the full blessing God intended or what it would have brought had we obeyed at the earliest possible moment." - Streams in the Desert