In our walk with Christ, the most difficult task that we often struggle with is forgiveness. When people hurt us, whether it be intentional or not, forgiving them can be hard. If the situation that you are forgiving from seem unbearable, it can be even more difficult to let the situation go.
Just like sin has no measure, neither does forgiveness. I never really thought about that sin is sin and forgiveness is forgiveness no matter how bad the sin was or how awful the aught was that was done against you. We should all forgive as Christ forgave us.
If we didn’t have to earn forgiveness, why do we make others feel like they need to earn ours?! Jesus loved us. He took on the bitter sins of the world without a requirement, so that we can be free. There is no greater blessing then the weight of what Jesus did on the cross. This is the same we should do for others in return.
As you reflect on forgiveness. Take some time to read Leviticus. Highlight some of the areas in your Bible of the steps of what it took for atonement so that you can see how special the cross should be for us and why we strive to be loving and forgiving like Jesus. He replaced that entire process from the book of Leviticus. He because the lamb sacrificed and the veil was torn so that we could have direct access to God. In the days of Leviticus it all had to be done by the priest.
Just because you forgive doesn’t mean you have to forget, it also means that you can’t hold a grudge about it either. Learn to let go, learn to truly forgive and you will walk in peace.
Happily Ever Amber 