A
reminder for today
So be
strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD! (Psalm 31:24)
Love is
not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged…
Peter asked Jesus in Matthew 18:21 how many times must
you forgive someone that sins against you and Jesus replied that you must
forgive seventy times seven. Mathematically seventy times seven is four hundred
and ninety times, and by the way that is per person.
How do you forgive? Take a moment and think about this. How
many times does God have to forgive you in a day? How many times do you make
mistakes and get angry and irritated and selfish? Now compare that against the
number of times you need to forgive or actually forgive.
I love this point that Paul made about love. You see I think
love should overcome all. When you love and in that matter love someone like
you love yourself, then you will never see their faults or keep record of their
mistakes. You will love them like God loves you – unconditionally. To forgive
is to display love in its highest form.
There should not be a book in your head that keeps a
record of all the wrongs people make against you. In fact when you forgive all
knowledge of that wrong should be cleared out of you mind and given to the
Lord. If you cannot forgive, how can God forgive you? You expect God’s
forgiveness, yet you do not forgive completely. There is only one way to
forgive and that is to pardon or exonerate someone completely.
The enemy wants you to keep track and the enemy wants you
to remain angered and irritated by not forgiving, because he knows in this way
he’s got a grip on you. Free your mind and set those who wronged you free.
Today is Valentine’s Day. Have you planned something
special for your loved one? The most special thing you can do today is to
accept their mistakes and forgive their wrongs. Love them for who they are,
mistakes included. And place your forgiveness and hope in the Lord and be
strong and courageous.
Love should triumph in every situation.
Have and awesome day dear friend of Jesus
Cheers
