Among the most difficult actions for man to take is the act of forgiveness. Insults, injuries and injustices are often remembered and built upon for a long, long time. Why do we do this? What purpose is served by storing the memory of an offense from last week or even last month? What do we gain by holding tightly to the harm done to us in the 1990's?
Luke 17:3-4 [NKJV]
Jesus says... Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, "I repent," you shall forgive him.
Well before the benefits of forgiveness were chronicled and documented is this clear mandate from our Lord. And yet, we resist obedience. I could go on and on with examples, but if you search your own heart, you will find unforgiveness just as I did in mine... probably without looking for very long.
Don't let another day go by without letting go of that old hurt. Forgive the one that wronged you. Do it today so that Christ can begin healing that injury. It is never too late to experience the freedom that comes from obeying Jesus.
Be encouraged,
Jose
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