August 31 Forbearance…Forgiveness Colossians 3:13
**Please Continue to Pray for DENNIS LOCKLEAIR, JANE STRAUNTNIEKS, ELAINE BARHAM, KIM EATMON, MIKE BAILEY, MARIE STRICKLAND, DONNA SMITH, as they continue to battle that invader called cancer… **
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13)
Is there any among us that are perfect? Is it possible that every one of us has limitations and shortcomings? I am amazed at the necessity for some to point out our shortcomings, yet do not acknowledge their own limitations. Several weeks ago, I, in a hurry, put on odd socks, which is difficult, since I have mostly black socks. As I entered the WakeMed main lobby, I encountered a lady that I have known for many years, and she gladly told me, with a big smile on her face, that my socks did not match (How and why she noticed is a mystery)! Keep in mind, this dear lady looked as if she had been pulled through a nasty drainpipe, yet she was quick to point out my shortcomings. I think about my limitations, and I appreciate the shortcomings of others. Living with the massive amount of my own shortcomings, I have become more tolerant of the shortcomings of others! So, in our daily interactions with others, we are to recognize the need to forgive and to be patient with our fellow travelers. I believe that the “forgiveness” factor is unlimited and that we MUST be tolerant and forgiving of our neighbors. Forgiveness is the most difficult command that humanity deals with. If you expect His Divine Mercy and Forgiveness, then you MUST Forgive! Circumstances do not matter… The length of time that you have held a grudge or have held on to a hurt, it does not matter… we MUST Forgive, PERIOD! It is not about them, it is about us, and our relationship with Jesus! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!