The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving,
even though we have rebelled against him;
( Daniel 9:9 *NIV )
Dear Addison,
Our Savior not only taught about forgiveness, He also
demonstrated it as well! Here are a few examples that
demonstrate His willingness to forgive, and that same
forgiveness applies to us today as well!
1. A paralytic man lying on a mat:
Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on
a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to
the paralytic, "Take heart, son; your sins are
forgiven." ( Matthew 9:2 *NIV )
2. The woman caught in adultery:
The teachers of the law and the Pharisees
brought in a woman caught in adultery. They
made her stand before the group and said
to Jesus,"Teacher, this woman was caught
in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses
commanded us to stone such women. Now
what do you say?" They were using this
question as a trap, in order to have a basis for
accusing him. But Jesus bent down and started
to write on the ground with his finger. When
they kept on questioning Him, He straightened
up and said to them, "If any one of you is without
sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."
Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground.
At this, those who heard began to go away one
at a time, the older ones first ( John 8:3-9 )
4. The criminal on the cross:
One of the criminals who hung there hurled
insults at him: "Aren't you the Christ? Save yourself
and us!"But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't
you fear God," he said, "since you are under the
same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are
getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has
done nothing wrong." Then he said, "Jesus,
remember me when you come into your kingdom."
Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today
you will be with me in paradise." ( Luke 23:39-43 )
5. The soldiers who crucified Him:
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know
what they are doing." ( Luke 23:34 )
Now, these are but a few examples of Jesus' tremendous
Love and Forgiveness toward mankind. So Addison, as a
child of God, never think that your sins can not be forgiven!
Amen.
All My Love & Prayers,
Pastor Allen
O. Addison Gethers
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