Monday, September 21, 2015

Tues Devo: Finding Forgiveness, Part 2

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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