THURSDAY JULY 16, 2020
FORGIVE YOUR OFFENDER
BIBLE TEXT: MATTHEW 6:14,15
KEY VERSE: "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you" (Matthew 6:14).
A long time ago, two boys were in a class. The one named Timothy was born-again while the other named Tunde was not. Tunde was the class captain. He was asked to write the names of noise makers while their teacher was away. Timothy did not make any noise, but Tunde included his name on the list. When the teacher returned, Timothy was punished with other noise makers. Timothy did not hold it against Tunde, he forgave him and also prayed for God to forgive Tunde of his sins and make him become a friend of Jesus.
This is an example of true Christian forgiveness. Forgiveness means to pardon. When you forgive others their offences, God will in turn forgive your offences. We are commanded to forgive people who do wrong things to us and not to fight back. You can forgive easily if you have Jesus in your heart. If you are not a friend of Jesus it is not easy to forgive those who offend you. Surrender your life to Jesus now and receive the grace to forgive those who offend you.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to always forgive those who offend me.
FURTHER READING: Luke 11:4
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