At Trinity Church we have been preaching a series of sermons on the parable of the Prodigal. I expect that most people who read this blog will know the story of the son who demanded his share of the estate from his father and once he received it went out and spent it on wild living. If you are not familiar with this story then you might want to look it up in Luke 15:11. Everyone knows that this parable is, among other things, about forgiveness. The interesting thing about forgiveness is that we always think it is up to the other guy to do something. When we feel wronged we wait for an apology. When we have done wrong we usually deny it or out of pride refuse to seek forgiveness. Jesus said many things about forgiveness, but regarding the subject of who needs to make the first move he was quite clear - you do. He said: If someone has something against you go and deal with it. (Matthew 5:23) On the other hand if someone has wronged you - no matter what it is - forgive him so that your heavenly father can forgive you. (Mark 11:25) Now the way I read this, it is always your move - whether you are in the right or in the wrong. A tough message.
Almost all healing begins with forgiveness - whether you are the giver or the receiver. Become a healing agent today and be reconciled to one another just as we have been reconciled to God.
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