Sunday, May 3 “Come, now, and let us set matters straight between us,” says Jehovah.​—Isa. 1:18.

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Sunday, May 3

“Come, now, and let us set matters straight between us,” says Jehovah.—Isa. 1:18.

 

Some of Jehovah’s servants are deeply troubled by regrets over their past actions, either before or even after baptism. But we do well to remember that Jehovah provided the ransom because of his deep love for us. Surely, he wants us to accept his gift. Jehovah assures us that after we have “set matters straight” with him, he no longer holds our sins against us. How loving of Jehovah not to remember our past sins! At the same time, he never forgets the good we have done. (Ps. 103:9, 12; Heb. 6:10) If you are troubled by regrets about the past, do your best to focus on the present and on the future rather than on the past. You cannot change the past. But you can honor Jehovah in your present circumstances and look ahead to the wonderful future that he has promised you. w24.10 8 ¶8-9

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There’s application here for us today as we approach Jehovah in our prayers to set matters straight — not just to praise Him and converse with Him, but to acknowledge our sins and trust that He will forgive, because He has provided the ransom for that very purpose.

 

And in that way, we continue setting matters straight with Him.