Today's Word for 3/27/08....Forgive like our Lord

Extend Forgiveness




Today's Scripture




“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34).




Today's Word from Joel and Victoria




When you’ve been hurt or offended, sometimes it’s tempting to hold on
to unforgiveness. But we have to remember, when people wrong us, our
battle is not against flesh and blood. In other words, that person who
hurt you is not the real enemy. The Bible says that your adversary is
the devil, and he knows that if you don’t forgive, then your prayers
won’t be effective. Unforgiveness puts up a barrier in your life to the
power of God. In fact, if we don’t forgive others, we can’t be forgiven
by God. But when you choose forgiveness, you open the door for God’s
healing power to flow through your life. Disarm the enemy in your life
today by choosing forgiveness. Bless those who curse you and pray for
those who wrong you. Look at what Jesus did—when He was betrayed,
beaten, mocked, and disrespected, He chose forgiveness. As you follow
His example, you will open the door for God to move in your life, and
you’ll live in victory in every area of your life!




A Prayer for Today



Heavenly
Father, thank You for forgiving me and giving me new life. I choose
today to extend the gift of forgiveness to others. I bless those who
have wronged me and ask You to heal every broken place in my life. In
Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Forgiveness for some people is a tough one eh. its definitely something some people find hard to do. I will never forget hearing a story about John Paul The 2nd (previous pope for the roman catholic faith), but on one of this public gatherings, a Man had shot him twice in public eye. the man was arrested and sent to jail. Pope John Paul was rushed to hospital, and healed with no critical injuries. Afterwards, John on his own will, went to the prison cell of this man who had purposely tried to kill him, and said "I forgive you." (i may not quote exactly the words, but more or less thats what he said). Now that is a Heart of forgiveness.

Great devotion Mike, and i pray for everyone including myself, that we all find the courage and the loving ability to forgive those who do wrong against us, just like God does for us .