“If you . . . remember that your brother has
something against you . . .” —Matthew 5:23
‘The process of reconciliation is clearly marked.
First we have the heroic spirit of self-sacrifice, then the sudden restraint by
the sensitivity of the Holy Spirit, and then we are stopped at the point of our
conviction. This is followed by obedience to the Word of God, which builds an
attitude or state of mind that places no blame on the one with whom you have
been in the wrong. And finally there is the glad, simple, unhindered offering
of your gift to God.’ CHAMBERS
The scripture does not say that what is held against
you is substantiated … but more .. it’s the fact of how you are responding to
it. What you are holding in your heart
.. bitterness, disappointment, a sense of loss in a relationship. We must set those things right in our
hearts. How important is it to come
before God with a pure heart … It is imperative ..... your heart must be washed by the blood of Jesus when you seek the presence God.
You may not change the relationship .. the Word
does not say you must convince the other person .. it says that you must be
reconciled in the situation … I believe that means to seek forgiveness when you
have offended someone and to be at peace with the person in your heart no matter whose fault it might be. (Romans 12:18 ‘If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.’)
As they nailed Jesus to the cross, He asked
the Father to forgive them … they did not know they were crucifying the Son of
God …. Can you say the same thing when someone is treating you in an unkind
manner? Forgive them Father … Jesus had
already forgiven them … What about you?
This level of love requires the power of God in you .. you can’t do it
by yourself … But God expects it of us ….
‘I can do all things through Christ Who gives me
strength.’ Philippians 4:13
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)
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