FREEDOM IN FORGIVENESS (1)

Read: Luke 13:10-17

Meditation verse:

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead” (Philippians 3:13)

Life would have happened to many of us by the time we hit midlife. Many of us are carrying around the yoke of unforgiveness, self-condemnation, and guilt. The woman with the spirit of infirmity was bent over and could not raise herself up. Unforgiveness is an infirmity that can cause you to bend over. Being bent over is a dangerous posture to adopt because you cannot see what is ahead of you or above you. You only see what is beneath and what is beneath is the grave.

If you are bent over by the weight of unforgiveness because of what someone did to you in the past? It is time to let go and straighten up.

One of the greatest healing balms of The Holy Spirit is “forgiveness”. Forgiveness breaks the link between you and your past. With forgiveness comes freedom, with forgiveness comes wholeness, with forgiveness, comes restoration and resurrection of all things dead. Refuse to blame, choose to forgive. There is no healing in playing the blaming game. Things that are covered do not heal fast. Uncover the old wounds and let The Great physician heal you now. Jesus Christ is here right now. Open to Him and allow Him to pour His healing oil on all those wounds. Wounds caused by hurt, abuse, deceit, abandonment, betrayal, adultery, divorce, failure or lack. He is the balm of Gilead.

In Philippians 3:13-14, the Apostle Paul said “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus”. Realize that your past does not necessarily determine or dictate your future. You cannot open a new chapter of your life if you keep reliving the previous one. You cannot inhale new fresh air until you exhale the old. Get rid of the old, there’s much more waiting for you ahead. Happy New Month!

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Oke Chinye.
Have you asked Jesus Christ to come into your heart?

He says in Mathew 11:28, “come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” He longs to give you rest."

Would you like to do so now? Here’s a prayer you can say:
Dear Jesus, I believe that You died to save me from all my sins. Today, I invite you into my heart and I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Please forgive all my sins and help me to live my life for You.

If you prayed this prayer, send me an email at rockteachingministry@gmail.com

I would love to pray with you personally and send you a copy of my book; ‘Living the Life’ to encourage you as you begin your new life in Christ.