Forgiveness

Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. Colossians 3:13.

                   God wants us to show forgiveness to others. If we do not forgive others, Satan will get a foothold in our life and we cannot have fellowship with God. As peace is a fruit of the spirit, we should always pursue peace with others. Forgiving others releases us from anger and resentment and brings healing to our body.

                Joseph forgave his brothers even though they plotted to kill him. Stephen when being stoned by people for sharing the gospel, he begged God to forgive his attackers. Jesus Christ interceded to father for all those who tormented Him on the cross to forgive them. As God has forgiven us all our sins, we should also forgive others.

                In the Lord’s prayer we say that “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”. We can experience God’s forgiveness in our life as we forgive others who sinned against us. When we choose to forgive others, we will be set free from bitterness and the power of unforgiveness that are holding our lives.

                    It is not easy to forgive others when they hurt us so deeply.  Whenever you begin to think of persons who hurt, think of anything that is good about them. With God’s help, we can surely forgive them. 2 Corinthians 12:9 says that, “My grace is sufficient for you. My power is made perfect in weakness”. Forgiveness is possible through the power of God.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Grant us the spirit of forgiveness and help us to bless those who hurt us. Let us bear with one another and forgive others wholeheartedly just as you have forgiven us. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.