Is there a hurt you have been holding onto? Is there an offense you haven’t released? Let today be your day of freedom. Choose to forgive because Christ has forgiven you.
Main Points:
1. When we choose to forgive someone, it doesn’t condone sin, excuse the wrongs done to us, or minimize our hurts. When we give forgiveness it sets our hearts free from the offense. I think of unforgiveness as a prison that we lock ourselves into. But Jesus has unlocked the door and with the help of the Holy Spirit we can walk out of the cell into freedom.
2. When we have been hurt, forgiveness is not something we do once. It is something we will have to do repeatedly. Based on the level of the hurt and the seriousness of the offense, we may have to forgive again and again.
3. The question today is: How can I forgive my brother who has sinned against me? I believe forgiveness begins when we bring the person and the offense to God in prayer. We ask God to change our hearts, to help us release the wrongdoing, and to enable us to forgive. We then, with the power of the Holy Spirit choose to no longer be held under the pain of the offense. We decide to no longer see the person through the lens of negativity and criticism. When we sincerely pray for God to bless the person who hurt us, God begins to change our hearts.
Today’s Scripture Verses:
Colossians 3:13 - “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Matthew 18:21-22 - “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”
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