Forgiveness
By Christian Ramos
September 17, 2017
September 17, 2017
Jesus cannot be outdone in forgiveness. He is the master of the concept itself. When He says, “seventy-seven times”, the statement does not actually limit us but makes us more generous. We learn from the Lord’s life the infinity of his forgiveness, better if we look at the depth of His passion. The love of God is infinite, not only that, He gave His son to us. His son who was mocked, spat, accused, provoked, and nailed to the cross. What an insanity it is to kill God – at the hands of man even! It is noteworthy to look at the other side of the process of forgiveness. Why do we forgive even? It is because of the pain that not only was received but also comes with the process of forgiving. Such was the love of God, who suffered much for foul men. Yet, despite what has been said and done unto Him, God forgives even before we ask for. If only we could recount the number of times the Lord had been humiliated, I infer that it would be literally greater than seventy-seven!
The Truth is, God had given us the capacity to do good, be good, and excel in that choice. It is only a matter of conviction whether or not we follow that “narrow path”. He has shown already an example, a very concrete one – the life of Christ, that we might learn how to forgive. God knows much, and very well, how children learn effectively – by example.
Finally, allow me to express this – I still do not get it. In the parable, notice how immense was the favor of the king, but still, the servant ought to become wicked? The hardness of man’s heart is a reality. How should we overcome this? I suggest one thing: focus on what has been given unto you, rather than what you ought to acquire. Forgiveness overflows, its rivers are already streaming down our feet. But instead of focusing on the refreshing sensation upon my feet, I look at what other people have, and I ought to acquire what is lacking of me. That is how being “worldly” is supposed to work; and I assure you, it is only a matter of time that men realize what Jim Carrey said, in my wording: everyone should get rich and famous, so we’ll all know it is not the answer! St. Augustine professed a solid truth, “Our hearts are restless” until it shall turn its attention towards God.
Forgiveness is a hard process, but God has done the hardest part by bestowing upon us this truth: before we can forgive, we must forgive ourselves first. He, the Lord your God, shall grant you the former. Peace is coming, only if we cooperate with this message. Have you forgiven yourself?
The Truth is, God had given us the capacity to do good, be good, and excel in that choice. It is only a matter of conviction whether or not we follow that “narrow path”. He has shown already an example, a very concrete one – the life of Christ, that we might learn how to forgive. God knows much, and very well, how children learn effectively – by example.
Finally, allow me to express this – I still do not get it. In the parable, notice how immense was the favor of the king, but still, the servant ought to become wicked? The hardness of man’s heart is a reality. How should we overcome this? I suggest one thing: focus on what has been given unto you, rather than what you ought to acquire. Forgiveness overflows, its rivers are already streaming down our feet. But instead of focusing on the refreshing sensation upon my feet, I look at what other people have, and I ought to acquire what is lacking of me. That is how being “worldly” is supposed to work; and I assure you, it is only a matter of time that men realize what Jim Carrey said, in my wording: everyone should get rich and famous, so we’ll all know it is not the answer! St. Augustine professed a solid truth, “Our hearts are restless” until it shall turn its attention towards God.
Forgiveness is a hard process, but God has done the hardest part by bestowing upon us this truth: before we can forgive, we must forgive ourselves first. He, the Lord your God, shall grant you the former. Peace is coming, only if we cooperate with this message. Have you forgiven yourself?