Sermon: Lord Forgive Us
In a teaching from Genesis 50: 1-22 Pastor Marben Bland talks about the benefits of forgiveness.
Key sermon point:
When we exercise forgiveness, we Receive God’s Blessing
“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Luke 11:28. When we exercise forgiveness, we are living out God’s plan and blessings for our lives.
When we exercise forgiveness, we Live In The Present
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Isaiah 43:18
Unforgiveness is keeping our mind set on the past. Living in the past robs us of the joy of living in the present. We will miss the blessings each day can bring if the eyes of our heart are fixed on past offenses.
When we exercise forgiveness, we Are Healed
“God knows best, and He distributes the gift of healing according to His will” (Hebrews 2:4).
The choice to forgive someone who has hurt you is the first step toward healing. Healing will not come without forgiveness first. It’s impossible to heal while holding on to bitterness and resentment. When we exercise forgiveness, we are trusting the healing powers of God.
Exercising forgiveness is a command, but remember God only commands the best for us. Yes, forgiveness is difficult, but the benefits of the exercise, blessings of God, living in the present and being healed are well worth the difficulties.
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