Jesus words on the Cross:"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do."
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do."
Gospel of Luke 23:34
Jesus words on the cross are very popular and they have attracted many philosophers, writers,thinkers, leaders, and even common people. In the face of trials, in the vicinity of pains, in the hands of humiliation, in the midst of rejection, in encountering disappointment, in facing frustration, in the fist of merciless tortures, in the pits of agony Jesus the saviour spoke the above verse.
This verse contains his prayer to heavenly father. It denotes a plea to the Father. In indicates an appeal on behalf of people who hurt Him. It speaks of volumes of advocacy on behalf of humanity to the Father.
This verse also indicates the deep wounds inflicted upon Jesus in His heart, mind, soul, and body. The verse also denotes the anticipated vengenceful wrath of God towards humanity. It is a prayer of anticipatory bail for humanity.
This prayer contains the Saviour's compassion towards humanity. When He stated, "for they do not know what they do" He plead to the Father giving excuse for human behaviors.
This prayer sets a high call for all those who follow christ. Forgiving those who hurt is a high call of life. Praying for those who hurt is even greater call of christianity.
While forgiving and praying for people who inflicted the hurt are the mandatory call of Christianity, understanding forgiveness is a fisrt step.
The term "Forgiveness" contains an action, which pushes the past far away and give a new begining, give new chance, giving new hope, giving excuse, giving peace to others.
Christians forgiveness goes beyond earthly definition of forgiveness. As Christians, we are called to forgive, because we are forgiven of all our sins through the passion and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus christ.
Christian forgiveness is an act of human combined with divine grace looking up to heaven considering we all have fallen short of glory and every one is at the mercy of God. This concept is directly articulated in Our Lord's prayer, " forgive us our sin as we forgive those who sin against us". Forgiveness is a credit or a measure upon which our own mishaps will be forgiven.So Christian life primary truth is forgiveness.
Christian forgiveness not an action which spring out of fear but love. No love for human can give forgiveness. Human love contains possesiveness and lack forgiveness, which is it nature. Where as forgiveness comes from the acknowledgement of relationship with Heavenly Father and understanding eternal love, riches and glory.
Human relationship demands love the heavenly love demands forgiveness. Forgiveness originates from the understanding of God's love for human. When we think of God's love for every human which is common for good and bad, even stronger for those who stray away. Unserstanding this truth will highlight the reverence and significance of every individual in the eyes of God. It is my understanding, to have relationship with God the primary criteria is forgiveness of others. Sometimes, we wonder and reflect the mercy of God thinking loving God, who loves us somuch would not like for us to undergo the struggles we undergo.Very many times those thoughts come across all the time we are in a giving side of forgiveness realizing Our Lord's Crucifixtion. There is neither a majic fix to any situation nor we will be free of pains and sufferings, but one thing we can do is to choose to forgive.
Forgiveness opens the mercy filled heart of God. It is also my understanding that the Lord who sees the heart will never let the evil motives win over his faithfuls. He defends and preserve His servants very openly, not just in the next world, but also in this world.
Prayer:
My father in heaven, I come to you today with praise and thanksgiving. I bring all the matters that concern me today. Help me to forgive others by thy grace. Annoint me with the Sprit of knowledge, understanding and discerning so that I may bring your forgiving presence in me and arround me. In your most beloved Son Jesus Name I pray Amen!
Gospel of Luke 23:34
Jesus words on the cross are very popular and they have attracted many philosophers, writers,thinkers, leaders, and even common people. In the face of trials, in the vicinity of pains, in the hands of humiliation, in the midst of rejection, in encountering disappointment, in facing frustration, in the fist of merciless tortures, in the pits of agony Jesus the saviour spoke the above verse.
This verse contains his prayer to heavenly father. It denotes a plea to the Father. In indicates an appeal on behalf of people who hurt Him. It speaks of volumes of advocacy on behalf of humanity to the Father.
This verse also indicates the deep wounds inflicted upon Jesus in His heart, mind, soul, and body. The verse also denotes the anticipated vengenceful wrath of God towards humanity. It is a prayer of anticipatory bail for humanity.
This prayer contains the Saviour's compassion towards humanity. When He stated, "for they do not know what they do" He plead to the Father giving excuse for human behaviors.
This prayer sets a high call for all those who follow christ. Forgiving those who hurt is a high call of life. Praying for those who hurt is even greater call of christianity.
While forgiving and praying for people who inflicted the hurt are the mandatory call of Christianity, understanding forgiveness is a fisrt step.
The term "Forgiveness" contains an action, which pushes the past far away and give a new begining, give new chance, giving new hope, giving excuse, giving peace to others.
Christians forgiveness goes beyond earthly definition of forgiveness. As Christians, we are called to forgive, because we are forgiven of all our sins through the passion and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus christ.
Christian forgiveness is an act of human combined with divine grace looking up to heaven considering we all have fallen short of glory and every one is at the mercy of God. This concept is directly articulated in Our Lord's prayer, " forgive us our sin as we forgive those who sin against us". Forgiveness is a credit or a measure upon which our own mishaps will be forgiven.So Christian life primary truth is forgiveness.
Christian forgiveness not an action which spring out of fear but love. No love for human can give forgiveness. Human love contains possesiveness and lack forgiveness, which is it nature. Where as forgiveness comes from the acknowledgement of relationship with Heavenly Father and understanding eternal love, riches and glory.
Human relationship demands love the heavenly love demands forgiveness. Forgiveness originates from the understanding of God's love for human. When we think of God's love for every human which is common for good and bad, even stronger for those who stray away. Unserstanding this truth will highlight the reverence and significance of every individual in the eyes of God. It is my understanding, to have relationship with God the primary criteria is forgiveness of others. Sometimes, we wonder and reflect the mercy of God thinking loving God, who loves us somuch would not like for us to undergo the struggles we undergo.Very many times those thoughts come across all the time we are in a giving side of forgiveness realizing Our Lord's Crucifixtion. There is neither a majic fix to any situation nor we will be free of pains and sufferings, but one thing we can do is to choose to forgive.
Forgiveness opens the mercy filled heart of God. It is also my understanding that the Lord who sees the heart will never let the evil motives win over his faithfuls. He defends and preserve His servants very openly, not just in the next world, but also in this world.
Prayer:
My father in heaven, I come to you today with praise and thanksgiving. I bring all the matters that concern me today. Help me to forgive others by thy grace. Annoint me with the Sprit of knowledge, understanding and discerning so that I may bring your forgiving presence in me and arround me. In your most beloved Son Jesus Name I pray Amen!
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