Sometimes we underestimate the power of forgiveness. Not forgiving can be a hindrance to many blessings that can come our way. Holding grudges only slows us down, serves as a burden on us a always replaces the happiness we should have whenever we think of the person we are holding the grudge against.
Some sins seem unforgiveable, but if God can forgive us, send His son to die for us, who are we not to forgive our fellow man. Forgiveness only opens the way for greater things and brings us closer to our maker.
I will be sharing in this article, a brief message by Prophet TB Joshua of the SCOAN concerning forgiveness.
Please let us always try to forgive, no matter how hard it seems.
"Mark 11:25, “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
You must always remember that you are a sinner saved by grace. It is the will of God for you to remember that you sinned and have been forgiven. For it is that remembrance that creates a loving, helpful and compassionate heart in you towards others. Forgiveness is not based on the magnitude of the sin but on the magnitude of the Father’s love. Jesus never bothered how grievous your sins were when He said, “Father forgive them”.
In mercy, we are not excluded. It is always unreasonable to forgive your enemy until you realise that you were once an enemy of God until He forgave you. It is this remembrance that creates love, compassion and helpfulness in your heart. Until that forgiveness is voiced and received, we should not pray because if we are not forgiving, the power of faith is short-circuited. Thus, it was Jesus’ great design to engage all His followers to love and forgive. As you read this, begin to remember, who you need to forgive today. Anywhere you are, as you have forgiven those who sin against you, get ready for your forgiveness to be voiced and received in the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus Christ by faith.
PRAYER: Forgive me, Oh Lord; I will be forgiven, in Jesus’ name."
By TB Joshua
I personally find it hard to forgive in alot of situations, though I end up forgiving. This should let us know that forgiveness is not an easy thing.
I remember sometime back in school when a senior borrowed some money from me in his moment of need, I took more than half of my remaining money and lent it to him. He promised to pay me in a week.
Well let's call 5 months later a week, he came into my room one day and dropped the money on the table, walked out and never said a thing. It pained me because I never reported the matter to anyone, he should be laughing and telling me "hey boy, you are a good guy, you never disturbed me all this while and never reported".
No he walked away, honestly I never greeted him afterwards, I hated him for that. Count sometime down the line, I read about the importance of forgiveness and had no option but to forgive him.
We can forgive, yes.....as for forgetting, it is not humanly possible in all cases. I might be wrong though.
Have a nice time with Christ brethren.
