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Forgiveness
Monday, March 9, 2015
An Act of Faith
READ: Micah 7:14-20
KEY VERSES: Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the
transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever
but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will
tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.
-Micah 7:18-19 (NIV)
One day a little boy name Marcus was having an argument with his best
friend Austin. During the argument Austin called Marcus a bad name. After
Austin calmed down he apologized. But Marcus was so hurt that he found
it challenging to continue the friendship. Later that day, Marcus’ father
asked him why he looked so discouraged. Marcus turned to his father and
said, “How do you forgive someone when you are hurt?” After pausing for a
moment he responded, “You forgive by faith.”
God shows us how true forgiveness requires faith and trust with no
guarantees. God forgives us, pardons us and dismisses our iniquities without
hesitation in order to restore our relationship with Him. Likewise, we must
have faith to forgive to restore our relationship with others.
–Rev. Sedric Roberts
LOOKING WITHIN: How easy is it for me to forgive? Is my act of forgiveness
unconditional? Or can it be revoked? How would Jesus have me to respond?
Everlasting God, in this Lenten season teach me how to emulate you and
forgive unconditionally. Amen.
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