The forgiveness of debts - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions, and like a cloud, your sins.
Isaiah 44:22

The forgiveness of debts
One morning, an English landlord in the village belonging to his estate put up a notice. The villagers, astonished, read: “Anyone who comes to me before noon with a complete list of his debts will receive cancellation of debts.”

The notice caused a sensation. Many doubted it. Others mocked it. As the morning progressed, the crowd in front of the notice grew larger. Yet no one dared to approach the landlord, fearing ridicule. Around 11 o’clock, someone finally gathered the courage, despite being jeered at by the crowd. He was received by the landlord who acknowledged that he was forgiven of his debts. Then, he was led into a side room to wait until noon.

Outside, there was much speculation about whether the landlord had kept his promise. At noon, the debt-free man emerged joyfully. Many now tried to seek forgiveness of their debts as well. But it was too late.

This story reminds us of the debt that every person owes to his Creator: the debt of sin. We are insolvent, but God offers us His forgiveness through faith in Christ, without forcing anyone to do so.

The right time to receive God’s complete forgiveness is now and today! Unfortunately, many people don’t accept this offer. Why? Perhaps because they find it difficult to take God at His word, to trust Him, or to resist the opinions of others and entrust themselves to God despite ridicule.

“Now is the favourable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)

Today’s reading: Judges 1:16-26 · 2 Corinthians 1:8-14