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"I have been treated mercifully, and the grace of our Lord has been
granted me in overflowing measure." -1 Timothy 1:13-14
Most of us believe we're forgiven. At least we know it in our heads. We
may feel it a little in our hearts. Yet how many have experienced and
realized the fullness of our heavenly Father's forgiveness? How many of us
have ever experienced God running to meet us, throwing His arms around us,
and kissing us? (Lk 15:20) How many of us know what it means to wear the
robe of Christian dignity, the ring of God's acceptance, and the shoes of
true freedom? (Lk 15:22) Many have received forgiveness, but how many have
celebrated that forgiveness? (Lk 15:23-24).
The Lord wants us to experience His forgiveness to the full so we will be
empowered to tell the world "that Christ Jesus came into the world to save
sinners" (1 Tm 1:15). Like heaven, we will have more joy over one
repentant sinner than over all the righteous people (Lk 15:7). The great
saints are those who have never gotten over the Father's loving
forgiveness. They are eternally grateful and "sing of the mercy of the
Lord forever."
- from One Bread, One Body daily reflection
granted me in overflowing measure." -1 Timothy 1:13-14
Most of us believe we're forgiven. At least we know it in our heads. We
may feel it a little in our hearts. Yet how many have experienced and
realized the fullness of our heavenly Father's forgiveness? How many of us
have ever experienced God running to meet us, throwing His arms around us,
and kissing us? (Lk 15:20) How many of us know what it means to wear the
robe of Christian dignity, the ring of God's acceptance, and the shoes of
true freedom? (Lk 15:22) Many have received forgiveness, but how many have
celebrated that forgiveness? (Lk 15:23-24).
The Lord wants us to experience His forgiveness to the full so we will be
empowered to tell the world "that Christ Jesus came into the world to save
sinners" (1 Tm 1:15). Like heaven, we will have more joy over one
repentant sinner than over all the righteous people (Lk 15:7). The great
saints are those who have never gotten over the Father's loving
forgiveness. They are eternally grateful and "sing of the mercy of the
Lord forever."
- from One Bread, One Body daily reflection