Matthew 18:21-22
Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.”
Jesus says we must forgive…always. That doesn’t mean to accept being treated unjustly or to accept others being treated unjustly. Jesus confronted all the unjust systems of government and religion and worked at changing them…but he did it with love and compassion…not with hate and aggression. We will also encounter resistance and struggles…in other words…the Cross. But Jesus showed us that we could do it…if we let Him walk with us. Many who witness your walk will then be open to God’s transformative Love. Jesus showed us that in the end…there will be resurrection and new life.
Suggested song of the day: “Salvation” from the “Live to Love” album at itunes link above right
