BLESSINGS OF THE CROSS DAY 11

BLESSINGS OF THE CROSS DAY 11

 “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are

doing.” LUKE 2 3 : 3 4 ( N I V )

If Jesus forgave those who nailed Him to

the cross, and if God forgives you and me, how can you

withhold your forgiveness from someone else? How can

you withhold your forgiveness from yourself? If God

says, “I forgive you,” then the only appropriate response

is to say, “God, thank You. I don’t deserve it, but I

accept it. And to express my gratitude, I, in turn, forgive

that person who has sinned against me.”

We forgive others, not because they deserve it, but

because He deserves it! The only reason we have to forgive

is that He commands us to, and our obedience gives up

opportunity to say to Him, “Thank You for forgiving me.

I love You.” Our forgiveness of others then becomes an

act of worship that we would not enter into except for

Who He is and for the overwhelming debt of love we

owe Him.

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