Forgive and Forget...That's a Promise!
by David Arellano(1)Family Management Team
One day I began to think deeply about forgiveness. In the process I asked myself, “What is forgiveness anyway?” You know, I didn’t have an answer. I simply couldn’t state what, in its essence, forgiveness is. “Is it a feeling?” I wondered. But that didn’t seem right. “Doesn’t God require me to forgive my brother, whether I feel like it or not?”? there is nothing in the Bible about “feelings of forgiveness” or “having forgiving feelings” toward another. No, that is clearly the wrong path to an answer. Well, then, what is forgiveness?
Thinking about the matter, I remembered that Paul tells us in (Ephesians 4:32) to “forgive one another just as God, for Christ’s sake, has forgiven” us. In order to find out what forgiveness is I must study God’s forgiveness.” At last I have found the key to unlock the door to the meaning of forgiviness. Forgiveness isn’t a feeling. If it were, we would never know that we have been forgiven. No, when God forgives, He goes on record. He says so. He declares, “I will not remember your sins” (Isa 43:25)
Isn’t that wonderful? When He forgives, God lets us know that He will no longer hold our sins against us. Forgiveness is a process at the end of which God declares that the matter of sin has been dealt with once and for all. God makes a promise. Forgiveness is not a feeling; forgiveness is a promise! Never forget that fact. It is one of the most stupendous facts of all time.
Christian, is there someone you have refused to forgive? Someone who stepped on your toes whom you have never sought out? Then talk about those matters that stand between you and resolve them God’s way. Don’t put it off any longer. Repent, ask God’s forgiveness, and then go and do what Christ commands. .
Article submitted Thursday, January 21, 2010 & read 79 times.
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» left by Marijo Phelps(250)(189 days 17 hours ago.)
this is great and ties in so well with my article on the front page which addresses forgiveness too - nothing like being set free! Thanks for writing this one! Marijo» left by David from Quartz Hill ,Ca. (189 days 4 hours ago.)
You are very welcome Marijo Phelps! I have learned so much from you and other writers in this website. It is truly a blessing to share Gods word !!
» left by Teresa(1,457)(188 days 16 hours ago.)
Hi David, great all the way through, then you had to add the loaded question at the end... Excellent. I am so glad you joined us, may I ask how you found us?» left by David Arellano(1) (188 days 15 hours ago.)
Well, I would like to say that I just stumbled onto your site but I dont think it was much of an accident concerning yourself with Godly things. I really felt the need to get a sense of encouragement from other believers who have a passion to share and recieve spiritual feedings. Though we cant see each other in the flesh its close enough for all of us to fellowship, even if its in cyberspace. Let us not just share here but everywhere we go. Amen !
