God’s Word for Today - 18 Apr 2024
Luke 17:3 KJV — Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Reflection on God’s Word for Today - 18 Apr 2024
It was Apostle Peter who asked Jesus how many times in a day one should forgive a repeat offender. And Christ, in His characteristic manner, gave him a countercultural answer, saying not seven times as the religious leaders teach, but seventy times seven. Christ is telling you and I that there is no limit to how often you should forgive anyone who is genuinely repentant and asks for forgiveness. It is important to know that there is no human relationship that can exist without offence because there’s no one who is perfect. Jehovah modelled for us how to restore and sustain relationships when, despite our offence, He forgave us and sacrificed Jesus to atone for our sin. So, God is not asking you and I to do what He has not done. Learn to emulate Christ and forgive those who offend you.
Pray: Dear Holy Spirit, I want to be able to forgive everyone who offends me, please help me to draw upon the grace You give. #Mok