2 May Rhapsody of Realities
SCRIPTURE: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven (Matthew 18:21-22)
Forgiving others of their wrong isn’t an option for a child of God. If you ever have an issue with anyone, whether your brothers and sisters in the Lord, or with outsiders, don’t let it go beyond that day. The Bible says, “…Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath” (Ephesians 4:26)
But what if you forgive them and they wrong you again the next day? You’ll have to forgive again. That’s what we read in our opening scripture. Jesus said we’re to forgive others “seventy times seven” times, in response to Peter’s question. That number symbolizes boundlessness. And these things were written for our learning, for our admonition. In essence, Jesus was saying, “Forgive, no matter how many times someone offends you,” because you have enough capacity to forgive.
Read yesterday’s Rhapsody of Realities here
If Christ Jesus forgave you, why should there be anything too much for you to forgive? The Bible says,
“Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you” Colossians 3:13CEV).
Someone may say, “I’ll never forgive so- and-so, because what he did was so terrible”; no! Not when you’re born again. We have the nature of God to forgive. This is why forgiveness is imperative; it’s not a piece of advice. You must always forgive, and quickly too. Let God’s love in your heart flow through you lavishly.
CONFESSION:
The love of God is shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit; that love mantles my heart and mind, causing me to see others as God sees them. There’s no one and there’s no wrong I can’t forgive. I have the capacity to absolve others of their faults, and demonstrate the God-nature in me; the nature of love, through my words and actions, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Mark 11:25; 1 Peter 4:8 CEV; Ephesians 4:32
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 24:36-53; 2 Samuel 12-14
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 2:12-16; Psalm 145-146
