The apostle Paul writes that the way we live, is tied to our relationship with
Christ.
Colossians 3:13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. (NLT)
As Christ-followers, how many times have we come before God’s throne of grace and sought forgiveness? Over and over the Savior forgives and forgets . . . “as far as the east is from the west” – right? Now, imagine we have been offended and now we are to extend that same grace . . . what does it mean to forgive as Christ forgave?
When the Lord forgives He does not remember the offense against us or bear a grudge. No matter how often we return — He always forgives. AND when the Lord forgives . . . He treats us as if we had never sinned! That’s Calvary love!
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.