As we go out today to worship with our fellow believers and visit with friends and family, let’s remember these words and let them serve as a guide for how we interact with others.
We are to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving.
The answer as to why is really very simple.
It is not because those with whom we are interacting deserve this kindness, tenderheartedness, or forgiveness.
No, it is simply because God in Christ has forgiven us.
He has forgiven my sins that were so offensive to him.
He forgive me when I was still a sinner.
I didn’t deserve his forgiveness, but yet he forgave.
He asks that I extend the same forgiveness to others out of obedience to him.
I will remember and do as I dwell on these words today.
If there is anyone that you need to extend forgiveness to, dwell on these words, follow God’s example, and act in obedience to Him today.