The Life of Forgiveness

by Todd Bailey | Uncategorized

And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”
(Luke 23:33-34a)

For even hereunto were ye called: Because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.
(1 Peter 2:21)

In the scriptures above, you can see that Jesus lived a life of forgiveness. His example is one that you and I are to follow. In the area of forgiveness, as a believer, there are three areas where the devil will try to get you over into unforgiveness:

(1) God
(2) Others
(3) Yourself

God
Anyone who knows God – knows God is love and love is of God (1 John 4:7-8). John 3:16 says that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so we would not perish but have everlasting life.

Next time, when lightening, a tornado, or a flood, etc. destroys or kills, remember it’s not an “act of God.” It’s an “act of the devil!” (John 10:10) It’s easy to point the finger at God when we don’t understand the true origin of the disaster. Therefore, don’t blame God because you serve a good God!

Others
In Matthew 18, there is a parable that speaks about a servant that owed a King a debt of approximately ten million dollars! This servant came before the King and begged for mercy and the King forgave him of this enormous debt.

Later, this servant went and found a fellow-servant who owed him about twenty dollars, he strangled him and threw him into prison until the debt was paid. The King soon heard of this and threw the other servant into prison likewise (vv. 23-25).

As a believer, you have been forgiven a ten million dollar debt of sin that Jesus gave His life to pay. When someone offends you, forgive him. It really only amounts to about twenty dollars compared to what you were forgiven.

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you” (Eph. 4:32).

Yourself
You may not have a problem holding unforgiveness against God or others, but perhaps you can’t seem to forgive yourself. Remember, as a believer, “There is therefore, now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:1).

What you may have done is in the past (Phil. 3:13-14). You may not be able to change your past, but you can change your future – TODAY.

If you have asked God to forgive you then He has done it! Learn to forgive yourself and “be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good” (Rom. 12:21).

I would like to encourage you today to allow forgiveness to become a way of life with you towards God, others and yourself.

Copyright © Todd Bailey Ministries
All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Todd and Wendy Bailey have ministered in hundreds of churches worldwide, proclaiming the Word of God. His book entitled, The Power of Choice has been a blessing to believers nationwide. Many lives have been changed through the simple truths conveyed in his book. Todd is a graduate of New Life Bible School “Special School of Ministry” in Cleveland, Tennessee, RHEMA Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Life Christian University in Tampa, Florida. Todd and Wendy’s ministry has experienced a multitude of decisions for salvation, instant manifestation of healings, and help to people through the working of the Gifts of the Spirit.

Todd has the ability to obtain truths from the Word of God, presenting them with a delightful humor in a simple, yet powerful manner by the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Wendy has been a featured writer on www.cfaith.com, writing articles to uplift and encourage both believers and the unchurched She is also an anointed minister of song and the Word. She is an active participant in the local church, serving on the worship team and audio/visual.

Todd and Wendy have a heart to minister the Word of God to bring change in the lives of people, to preach the Good News to the lost, and to reach the nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Todd and Wendy’s travels have taken them to fifteen nations on five continents. They have also ministered in Bible Schools in twelve nations.

Together, Todd and Wendy make a powerful team reaching both the World and Body of Christ with the Gospel of Jesus Christ

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