Daily Walk through the New Testament

April 27

Read Matthew 18:10-35

Christians are notorious for shooting our wounded brothers & sisters instead of spending time restoring them. We tend to be quicker to forgive people we like, but God does not condone selective forgiveness.
If you seek forgiveness from others and do not receive it, don’t give up. Be generous and patient in giving grace, as God is. And instead of living with the weight of your guilt, let God’s forgiveness give you peace. He is ultimately the One who matters most. Hear God’s heart of compassion toward you: “They may not forgive you, but I have.”
When you’re the one having trouble extending forgiveness, remember that god has compassion on those who show compassion toward others. Also, take a walk down memory lane. Think back to all the times god has forgiven you — not for the purpose of re-living the guilt and pain, but to remember the experience of true forgiveness, the forgiveness that is possible because of the cross. Jesus’ finished work at Calvary covers a multitude of sins. Keep praising Him for His forgiveness and extending it to others!