EXODUS 22:12. “And if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.” RESTITUTION. It wasn’t man, but God who planned a way to keep things right. God made a difference when the crime was done – by day or by night. It is clear to me, whatever was done – in secret or in plain sight – The person who was clearly wrong – was commanded to make restitution.
Now things have changed, and men step in to take the place of God. Many thieves and criminals are freed – even those who’ve shed men’s blood. The result is crimes often go unpaid and most don’t fear the Lord – And think if they sin even against God – there is no restitution.
I may never have done what others have and think I’m not so bad – My privileges and upbringing – rules taught by Mom and Dad, Have kept me back from doing things – maybe even some I wish I had – Because I knew when I was caught – there would be restitution.
Many people seem to have got the idea – God doesn’t know what is going on. That we can do what we want just now, and when we’re dead, we’re just gone To the grave and that is the end – when life is over, we are done. They do not realize God is still the same – they must make restitution.
A gracious God knew my limitations – what I could or could not do. He knows the deeds done and undone impossibilities – what I am – and so – He loved me, and in great grace sent down the Lord Jesus to go – To Calvary’s cross, and on my behalf – make full restitution.
“Lord God, the Supreme Authority over all mankind: I know that all is known to Thee. If there is anything I need to go back to and correct; anything that must be made right between me and others; if any loss has occurred because I have not made restitution – bring it to my mind that I may take steps to rectify that problem that can easily make a barrier between me and Thy divine will. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”