Forgive And Live
“Yet having learned who Mordecai’s people were, he scorned the idea of killing only Mordecai. Instead Haman looked for a way to kill all Mordecai’s people, throughout the whole kingdom.”(Esther 3:6)
Anger is quick to become a stronghold in our life and, like Haman, if left unchecked, will grow well beyond it’s beginnings.Haman’s hatred grew beyond his desire to kill one man, to a brutal desire to destroy an entire race of people! Anger and unforgiveness had become a stronghold in Haman’s life. His unforgiveness, like a deadly poison, was consuming him.
There is so much talk of hate and unforgiveness in our world today. We hate this, we hate that, we hate readily and freely, not thinking much of the consequences or the power of such a remark. Yet, people need loving the most, when they deserve it the least. If Jesus had waited until His enemies repented He’d never have prayed on the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do” (Luke 23:34). Sure, it’s easier to forgive when others acknowledge their offense. But if that’s a prerequisite, you may never experience victory! Forgiveness, is God’s way OF life and God’s way TO life. So for your own sake, forgive, take back your life, and begin walking in the blessing of the Lord. If we close our hearts to forgiveness, then we close our hearts to God!
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