Jeremiah 14-15, Colossians 3, Proverbs 3:21-35
Colossians 3:12-13 (ESV)
“Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved,
compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with
one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other;
as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
In verses 12 and 13 from Colossians 3, Paul writes to the
Colossian church that, because they are chosen by Father-God and have been set
apart, they need to lead a life that embodies Biblical values. Each quality
mentioned by Paul relates to how believers treat others and the quality of
their relationships. Paul also instructs them to forgive one another, following
the example of how Jesus Christ forgave others.
I cherish these verses because Paul reminds us that, as
believers in Jesus Christ, we are called to reflect the love of Father-God to
others. We must practice compassion in our relationships, even during
challenging times. Patience and understanding are essential, as we all have our
faults and weaknesses. Paul stresses that forgiveness is not merely optional
for a believer in Christ; it is a command from the Lord. We are to extend to
others the same forgiveness we have received from Christ. When forgiveness
proves difficult, we should pray and seek Father-God's strength to support us.
Personally, I struggle with forgiving those who act thoughtlessly, so I rely on
the Holy Spirit to aid me in my efforts to forgive.
If my reflections on these Bible verses have inspired you to
start living a life that embodies Biblical values, I invite you to join me in
the following prayer. This is a chance to respond in faith and express your
trust in Jesus Christ to help you forgive other people with the help of the Holy
Spirit. I encourage you to pray this aloud as an act of faith and commitment to
the Lord.
Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of
all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus
from the dead. I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right
now, I receive forgiveness through the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am
forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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