*Theme Scripture:* Matthew.18.33_ _Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?’_ (NKJV)
*UNLIMITED FORGIVENESS*
Peter thought he was being very generous by offering to
forgive his brother 7 times in one day, but Jesus said he should
forgive him 490 times in one day.
Of course, it would be impossible for someone to sin against you 490 times in one
day. Jesus was actually saying there should be no limit to
forgiveness.
When we are offended or hurt, we often feel justified in holding
a grudge. The Old Testament law expressed this when it stated,
“Eye for eye, tooth for tooth” (Exodus.21:23-25).
Until the offense
was paid, people did not feel free to forgive; however, God
dealt with all offenses by placing sin upon the perfect Savior,
who was judged in our place.
To be so forgiven by God and
then demand that others earn our forgiveness is not like Christ.He died for every person’s sins, extending forgiveness to us while we were yet sinners, and we should do the same.
The main thrust of this parable is that when people wrong us, we should remember the great mercy God has shown to us and
respond likewise. Any debt that could be owed to us is
insignificant compared to the debt for which He forgave us.
We should have compassion on others as He had on us.You have been given unlimited forgiveness from God through
the shed blood of Jesus. Let the reality of this truth resonate in
your heart today, and if anyone offends you or hurts you, that
truth will enable you to forgive them quickly. This is one of the
major ways you will grow up in God and become a mature
witness for Jesus Christ.
By forgiving those who cause you
harm in any way, you are allowing the love of Jesus to flow
freely through you to them.
*Further Study;*
Matthew 18:21-35
Romans 12:16-18
*Nugget* :
You have received unlimited forgiveness in Christ so let this truth dwell in you
as you forgive those who cause you
harm in any way.
*Prayer* ;
Praise be to your Glorious Name Jesus Christ,that has given me unlimited forgiveness. I walk in your truth as I forgive all those that hurt me in Jesus ‘Name. Amen.
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