Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35
“And forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
When we keep a diary of the events that occur in our lives, there is a tendency to also keep a record of our hurt. We bury the pain deep in our hearts refusing to let go especially when it is caused by the ones we love and hold close to us.
Our scripture today recounts the incident of a servant who failed to pay his debt but was forgiven by the creditor when he pleaded for pardon.
When, however, it fell on him to extend the kindness he had enjoyed to another who owed him, he refused and punished his debtor. When we are unwilling to forgive people who have hurt us, we make light of Christ’s sacrifice for us on the cross. He paid the price that would purchase our forgiveness while we were still held down by the weight of sin. He forgave us even before we said we were sorry. We must act likewise to those who hurt or offend us.
You need to allow your old life or man be crucified with Christ if you still live in unforgiveness (Galatians. 2:20). You must always forgive totally just like he forgave and prayed for those who hung him on the cross. Jesus’ action on the cross is a reminder that no offence is too grave to forgive. Just as he let go, you too can do the same.w the As long as you have breath in you, you will be offended but because you have the mind of Christ, the ability to forgive is already inside of you. Do not be caught in the trap of unforgiveness.
PRAYER: Lord, I receive the power to forgive at all times without holding back in Jesus name.
FAITH BYTE: I forgive outrightly when offended without keeping grudges.
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