"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace..." (Eph. 1:7)

Suppose that a man rented a large field from another and promised to pay a thousand dollars for the rental at the end of the year. The agreement is signed. If the harvest has been poor because of drought, pests, storms, poor fertilizing, or whatever, the man who rented the field may wish he had never signed the agreement. He may wish that the owner take half of the harvest instead of demanding cash. However, the agreement had been signed and there is nothing to do but abide by it.

If, however, the owner should say that he would accept fifty bushels of corn instead of the money, compliance would put an end to the agreement. If the owner should say he would accept twenty bushels of grain, that is the end of the matter. If the owner should say that he would free the man from his debt if he would sing him a song, that ends the matter. It is the owner who must be satisfied.

God must be satisfied in the matter of our sin. When one believes and obeys the Lord, God declares a man free from his sin. God declares Himself fully satisfied because of what the Lord has done for us. Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift.