Grace Made Visible - Jesus Required It (06/16/19)

Grace Made Visible Jesus Required it Matthew 6:15

 

 

“But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” - Matthew 6:15

Forgiveness is the serious work of the Father.

Forgiveness is the serious work of all who call Him Father.

How do you practice forgiveness?

1) Begin where you are: We all HURT

       Proverbs 14:10, “Each heart knows its own bitterness…”

2) Beware of the danger: We all HATE

Hebrews 12:15, “Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.”

Romans 12:18, “Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.” (NLT)

“If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.” (NIV)

3) Believe the possibility: We can HOPE

Psalm 34:18, “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”

4) Brave the journey: We can HEAL

Hebrews 12:15, “Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.”

James 5:16, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.”

Final Thought: Grace is made visible in you when the forgiveness you have experienced is graciously extended to those around you.