Let it go!

Matthew 18: 21 - 22

²¹ Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?”

²² Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.”

I don’t think I know of a single person, who hasn’t dealt with the spirit of unforgiveness, including me.

But forgiveness is a very beautiful part of the Gospel.

Jesus said in Matthew 6: 15… (KJV) ¹⁵ “But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

Our church membership covenant states: That since we all sin and make mistakes, I will strive to maintain an atmosphere of grace, forgiveness and love.

So why are we so quick to leave churches, or marriages, or relationships, if we’re called by Jesus to forgive?

I must admit, but I feel somewhat confused by people who are part of the church of Jesus Christ, that just can’t seem to forgive.

What are you hanging onto, that could be easily forgotten or forgiven?

I often hear people say… “Are you expecting me to forgive my ex-spouse for the things they did to me!!??”

Actually, I’m not expecting you to do anything, but only to consider the words of Jesus.

I believe in the light of Heaven, carrying an unforgiving spirit won’t be worth all the unnecessary energy spent.

Let’s be clear of this…God never tells us not forgive.

Actually, He says that if we don’t forgive, He won’t either.

Call me stupid, but that sounds like eternal separation from the One who can offer forgiveness, and has offered forgiveness…