Revelation of the Word:

THEME: REPENTANCE

1 Peter 3:9-11 NIV

“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.”

INSIGHT

–The call to repentance is not unidirectional but bidirectional. The Lord’s Prayer is clear that we need to forgive those who trespass against us so that we may receive forgiveness of our sins. Peter asked Jesus, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times” (Matthew 18:21-22). Jesus reveals the mandate of forgiveness comes before repentance.

PRAYER

How great are You Lord in all the heavens and the earth. You have called us to forgive those who trespass against us. May You grant us the grace of forgiveness for this is the reason for Your death, that our sins may be forgiven. Our Father who art in heaven; hallowed be Your name; Your Kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptations but deliver us from evil; for thine is the Kingdom the power and the glory; forever and ever. Amen

Blessed Tuesday

Further reading: Matthew 6:9-13

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