Forgiveness – is it forgetfulness or is it a quality that was given to us in the new birth. I believe forgiveness must become a way of life for a Christian. One day some religious folk brought a lady who had been taken in adultery to see what Jesus would do. They were trying to protect a way of life, a religious philosophy or an idea. Jesus wrecked their strategy. (John 8:3-11)
Humanity has always wanted to put up walls of defense. The flesh says, I sure won’t forget it. I don’t want to open myself to the possibility of having it happen again.” Jesus forgives all who come to Him with repentant hearts. God took down all the walls of defense and said, “Danny, I forgive you, and not only that, but I have blotted out all remembrance of your transgressions, and will not remember them anymore”. Some folks have never forgiven in the way God teaches us to forgive. The word “forgiveness” is not a philosophical idea. It means God forgave and it will not be brought up again. In for-giving, you give away all your so-called rights, your heart, your love, and they’re all given freely. You see it is an attitude of forgiveness that must be maintained to live the Christ like life.
To live with un-forgiveness in your heart is to say, “God, I don’t accept your way.” When you do this you have taken yourself out of His blessing. Jesus would say, neither will your Father in heaven forgive you your trespasses. (Mark 11:25)
Let’s forgive and watch the Grace of God work in all His Power and Might!
Living in His forgiveness,
Pastor Danny
