Today’s Scripture
“…Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
(Luke 23:34, NIV)
Forgive So You Can Be Free
As Jesus was hanging on the cross, having been betrayed by one of His disciples, falsely accused by the religious authorities, mocked by soldiers, and about to breathe His last breath, He did something significant. He said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” They didn’t ask for or deserve forgiveness. But Jesus was showing us by example to release the toxin of unforgiveness so that nothing will hold us back.
When somebody does us wrong, human nature wants to hold on to the hurt and anger, to carry around a bitter grudge. We think, I’m not going to forgive them. They don’t deserve it. But you’re not forgiving for their sake; you’re forgiving for your sake. Unforgiveness is a toxin that will contaminate your life. When you forgive, as Jesus did, you’re not excusing their behavior. You’re simply getting the poison out of you. You have to forgive so that you can be free.
A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for Your love toward me. Thank You that because I am freely forgiven by Jesus on the cross, I can also forgive others for anything they’ve done wrong to me. I declare that I’m letting it go and getting the poisons out of my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Your American pastor ba LT is not saying anything about Easter.
You are lost as usual.
Excellent scripture, we have forgiven shawa, but we dont want to work with his biased prime tv
Malabishi!
Oh lord jehovah the most high. We thank you for these blessings of life. This week I learned the importance of forgiveness as me and mr mutale reconciled as brothers. Your teaching helped alot oh father. Amen
We’ve Allowed Religion To Do A Major Damage On Us As A People
@ nickson that’s what Puff Fippo ( PF) cadres can post on this day of Easter. Learn something from KZ. My bro has heatedly asked for forgiveness and the past is gone..