Nothing liberates more than knowing that one is forgiven.
The Bible mentions in the book of Acts 10:43 that, “All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
The Easter season reminds us of the high price that was paid on Calvary by our Lord Jesus Christ that guaranteed forgiveness of our sins. Isaiah 53 explains how Christ was pierced for our transgressions and was crushed for our iniquities. John Piper asserts that there is hope in forgiveness.
The Lord’s prayer teaches us to say, “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors”. The assumption in this verse is that those whom God forgives in turn forgive others. As you are forgiven, let this Easter be a season of forgiving others.
We are living in times of serious selfishness flowing from those in positions of authority, in the corporate world, in politics even in the home. Many consider the desires of their stomachs ahead of responsibility, kindness and mercy.
Unfortunately, this breeds fertile ground for an angry community. The society thus becomes victim of society’s anger. When the reality hits home that your sins are forgiven, this is a serious game-changer.
The victory of the cross enables one to hope for a better tomorrow.
David truly understood his own forgiveness in his dealings with Saul. His suffering at the hands of Saul never gave him justification for vengeance even when he had the opportunity to execute it. David is described as the man after the Lord’s own heart, we can be the same.
In answer to Peter’s question, on how many times one shall forgive their brother or sister who sins against them, Jesus replied with a parable. The lesson from this parable is drawn from the contrast between a forgiving king and his unforgiving servant. Who do you choose to be, knowing you are forgiven?
) Grace Mufara is of the Covenant Apostolic Church in Virginia.
