God Forgives
Murder
2 Samuel 11:14-17
Read the Bible through:
AM - Isaiah 33-35 : PM - 2 Corinthians 9
And he wrote in the letter, saying, "Set Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retreat from him, that he may be struck down and die." (2 Samuel 11:15).
Murder
2 Samuel 11:14-17
Read the Bible through:
AM - Isaiah 33-35 : PM - 2 Corinthians 9
And he wrote in the letter, saying, "Set Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retreat from him, that he may be struck down and die." (2 Samuel 11:15).
The mass murder that took place September 11, 2001, is still fresh in many of our minds. Many of those who lost family and friends continue to feel the pain and anger of that offense, even as the years pass. There will be consequences, but there must also be forgiveness.
The Bible teaches us to "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you" (Matt. 5:44). How can that be? God knows that our unforgiving will lead us to become like those we hate. He tells us to do the unexpected: love, bless, do good, and pray.
Governments have been given the responsibility to carry our consequences of wrongful acts. We as believers have the responsibility to share the good news that God forgives.
Father, may my actions bless rather than curse and may I see others with Your eyes of love.
