Date: Friday, 3rd May, 2024
Text: Matthew 6:14-15
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
Forgiveness is an act of mercy and compassion; divine mercy is easily extended to those who have been particularly merciful- Matthew 5:7.
One of the reasons why you should forgive those who offend you is that you also are a recipient of God’s forgiveness. So he expects you to simply extend the same to those who trespass against you especially when they request for your forgiveness- Matthew 18:21-35.
In the popular prayer format handed down to us by our Lord Jesus Christ, he taught us to say, “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” Matthew 6:12
Forgiving others could also be a precondition to your own forgiveness. The word of God says, “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:14-15.
Unforgiveness can separate you from God and make him hide his face from you and when that happens your prayers will be hindered and the heaven over your head will be closed.- Isaiah 59:1-2.
Most times, forgiveness benefits you more than the person you are forgiving. So even if it is for your own selfish reasons, just forgive. When you forgive, it is not because the recipient deserves it but at least, you will have peace with God and are free from bitterness.
Prophetic Nugget: Receive the grace to forgive in Jesus name.