By Jerry Cross
Embrace And Extend Forgiveness
When we have dealt with our sin, fully repenting and turning back to God, He assures us that because of Christ’s work on the cross, He hears our prayers and fully forgives, placing our sins out of reach and behind His back (Isaiah 38:17) and hurling them into the depths of the sea (Micah 7:19). We can rejoice that He will never remember them against us again (Isaiah 43:25) and that fellowship with Him has been restored (I John 1:5-7).
But revival involves more than dealing with our sin before God. We must also clear our accounts on earth. It is now time to clear your own conscience by seeking forgiveness from everyone you have offended and making restitution wherever possible. Then extend forgiveness to anyone who has wronged you, as difficult as that may be.
As Jesus has freely forgiven us, He commands that we forgive! When we do, we will see His freedom and power released in our lives.