Martin Stoffer 
“Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause.” (Psalm 43:1) It was with this psalm that we began this series of devotionals. It’s an acknowledgment of our need for justice. But what if it doesn’t come? You have expressed forgiveness to God or maybe even to the other person. But no reconciliation comes, what then? … Lees meer
“…but God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8) Psalm 103 is a psalm of praise to God’s grace. “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” (vs 8). “He does not deal with us according to our … Lees meer
“So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” Where forgiveness is a one-way choice, reconciliation is definitely a two-way choice. Reconciliation … Lees meer
“But Hannah answered, ‘No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord.’” (1 Samuel 1:15) Okay, so we have discovered that forgiveness means that I choose to suffer the pain that the other person has … Lees meer
“So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt.” (Matthew 18:26-27) In the previous devotional, we saw the reasons for forgiving that are helpful to you, or … Lees meer
“…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.” (Colossians 3:13) God instructs us to forgive. Not lightly, but for a number of obvious reasons.1. Forgiveness sets you free. Imagine that something has been done to you that … Lees meer
“…and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:19) Yesterday we saw a great example of Jesus forgiving without anyone saying “sorry” or asking for forgiveness. In this example we see something of what forgiveness really means.Forgiveness is really a unilateral decision to stop blaming the other person for his or her mistake. … Lees meer
“And Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’” (Luke 23:34) Um, what is forgiveness? It’s not that difficult. That things are OK between me and the other person? The other person came to me and admitted his mistake and apologized. Well, I just forgave him. In a way, at least.That’s … Lees meer
“… He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” (Philippians 2:8). What invention could possibly surpass that? The light bulb? The wheel? The printing press? The chip? Or AI?Man can invent whatever he wants, but no invention will ever match the one God made to solve humanity’s … Lees meer