NEVER SAY NEVER

“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.  And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”

Luke 23:34 KJV

Years ago I said to someone “I will never live in a trailer”.  Guess what?  I have been living in a trailer for almost eleven years and they have been the happiest years of my life.  I feel closer to Jesus here in my trailer than I have in all my life because I’ve learned to depend on Him and I trust Him more than I ever have.

If Jesus would have said while hanging on that cross with the blood flowing down His body “I will never forgive them”, you and I would be on our way to hell for all eternity.  However, Jesus didn’t say that He wouldn’t forgive us.  Jesus asked His Father to forgive us because He loves us so much.

How can we refuse to forgive those who hurt us when Jesus, the Saviour of the world, Who had been beaten beyond recognition forgave us?  If ever someone had the right to hate and never forgive, it is Jesus.  However, Jesus not only forgave us, He also gives love because He is love, unconditional love.

Marvin P. Dalton wrote the beautiful heart touching hymn “O What a Savior”.  “O what a Savior, O hallelujah!  His heart was broken on Calvary, His hands were nail scarred, His side was riven, He gave His life-blood for even me.”  Thank God for our Saviour and His unconditional love for us.

Heavenly Father, You are a loving compassionate and forgiving Father.  Thank You for giving Jesus to us to be our Saviour.  Jesus, thank You for dying on the cross for us.  I love You, precious Jesus and I long for the day when I will see You face to face.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

November 16, 2015