Grace That Wipes The Slate Clean

Send us a note!A clean slate sounds simple until you’re staring at your past, your pain, or your regrets and wondering if God really dealt with all of it. We lean into a powerful promise from Isaiah: God doesn’t merely sweep sin aside, He removes it because Jesus takes it on Himself. That’s not just theology for Sunday, it’s a new way to wake up, make choices, and live with purpose when life feels heavy. We walk the road from justification to sanctification, naming the discouragement that hits in sickness, sorrow, and weakness when prayer turns into groans. Pastor Carl points us to the kindness of God in that exact moment: the Holy Spirit intercedes, and we can still pray, “Lord, undertake for me,” asking God to represent us, defend us, and work on our behalf. Along the way, we talk about aligning our habits with grace, choosing focus over the flesh, and letting God turn bitterness into peace. Then the story sharpens with Hezekiah and Babylon. Healing and extra time should draw us nearer to God, but Hezekiah’s loss of discernment becomes a warning about stewardship, spiritual warfare, and how the enemy can show up looking friendly and asking for access. The takeaway is clear: don’t drift, don’t coast, and don’t waste “borrowed time.” Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the biggest lesson you’re taking into your week.What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. The 20th anniversary of Facing the Giants, Monday September 14 - 6:30PM at the Smoky Mountain Cinema in Waynesville.Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.