HAVE WE FORGIVEN

“And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.  Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”

Luke 23:33,34 KJV

Jesus forgave us even while He was hanging on the cross with the blood flowing down His body.  Think about it!  Jesus, the Saviour of the world was beaten beyond recognition, spat on, cursed, mocked, humiliated and crucified for our sins and He had never done anything wrong.

Have we forgiven those who have hurt us?  How dare you and I ask a Holy God to forgive us if we are not willing to forgive those who have hurt us?  I receive emails telling me how wonderful I am because I write devotions.  Don’t look to me.  Keep your eyes on Jesus and on Him alone.  I am human and I hurt others.

Don’t look to your pastor, to your Sunday school teacher or to anyone else.  There is only one perfect person Who ever lived or ever will live and His Name is Jesus.  It is always safe to trust Jesus.  He will never fail you and He will never leave you, not even for a minute.  He loves you unconditionally.

Joanne Lowe

November 2, 2018