Revelation of God's Forgiveness

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not new. Neither are the promises of God as contained in the truthful, life-giving and Spirit-empowered Word of God. 

While we may be all too familiar with God's Word, it is always a good time for us to pause and re-examine our lives in the light of God's Word so that the issues of our heart could be brought to the Light of Christ and be dealt with for our good.

For today, let us consider forgiveness and on the flip side of it: unforgiveness.

We are ever so grateful that if we confess our sins to God that He is ever willing to forgive us. "If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose]. 1 John 1:9 (AMP)"

But, there is further insights to the Word of God. Hear then the Words of Jesus Christ:

"For if you forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins], your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14 (AMP)"

"But if you do not forgive others [nurturing your hurt and anger with the result that it interferes with your relationship with God], then your Father will not forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:15 (AMP)" 

"Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him [drop the issue, let it go], so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions and wrongdoings [against Him and others]. Mark 11:25 (AMP)"

When we have a revelation that forgiveness is possible and God is willing to forgive us, we could then by the grace of God forgive others, as well. When we follow human reasoning rather than divine edict, we will struggle to forgive others their trespasses. And, truth be told, so many Christians (not to mention pre-believers) are under the bondage of unforgiveness for the longest years yet.

It is time to shift away from the offence, wrong, hurt and injustice that we have suffered, and fix our vision on the Word of God and let it take deep roots in our heart so that we could become the doers of God's Word like a wise man who build His house upon a rock.

Our unforgiveness does not impress God one bit. Hear then this parable from our LORD Jesus Christ on "The unmerciful servant" in Matthew 18:21-35(NIV) by clicking here.

Is forgiveness achievable? Yes, if we have a revelation of God's forgiveness and do what He says regarding our need to forgive others in return. May the LORD Jesus Christ grant us the grace to forgive others completely and resolutely just as He has forgiven us.