Colossians 3:12-15 “So, as those who have been chosen of
God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility,
gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other,
whoever has a complaint against anyone, just as the Lord forgave you, so also
should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of
unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were
called in one body; and be thankful.” (NASB)
Hello,
(Yes, part 2….from 2 weeks ago!)
Last time on this topic, I mentioned the ingredients it
takes to execute forgiveness (compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness &
patience). The area I wanted to focus on for today is our need to not
discriminate. We are called to forgive each other – “whoever has a complaint
against anyone”. If we want to find it in ourselves to forgive, we cannot
pre-select who we are willing to forgive – we just need to be ready to execute
the forgiveness. Why? Because that is the model set by Jesus – who forgave us.
We were not discriminately selected, but rather His forgiveness is open to all
who seek it. So ought our forgiveness be that easy to access.
Have a blessed day,
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