March 24 Perpetual FORGIVENESS Colossians 3:13-15
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “ bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” (Colossians 3:13-15)
FORGIVENESS is the Key to Relationships! GOD loves us enough that HE sent JESUS to be our Sacrificial Lamb to Re-establish a Relationship with God the Father, through Jesus His Son. Relationship is the KEY! When we are focused on establishing and expanding the relationship with God, through Jesus, then we are going to be in a constant position and mentality to “Forgive” one another, and because of this growth, we will experience the “PEACE,” and allow this Peace to rule in our hearts and because of this fact, we will see others differently and then we can enjoy the gratitude of His Grace and be of one mind and one accord! EGO, ATTITUDE, PRIDE, PREJUDICE, PETTY ISSUES are not examples of a Growing and Dynamic Relationship with our Savior! God has established the standards; it is up to you to embrace and live by these Holy Standards! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…. THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
SIDE NOTE: When your actions cause others to stumble and to leave the Church Body, then it is time for you to have a Spiritual Check-up to determine your motivations and your reasons for the cause of being a “Stumbling Block!”