The disciples of Jesus walked with Him for three
and a half years. And it happened that there was a time Jesus spoke to them
about always forgiving, no matter the number of times the person might offend
you. Jesus said they must always forgive the person whenever he or she
apologises, even if it is up to seven times.
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This was quite different from what they were used to because going by the Law of Moses they followed, it was a matter of “an eye for an eye.” But Jesus told them that no matter the frequency of offences by a person in a day, they should always forgive the person no matter what. This was deep to take in. Then the disciples asked Jesus to increase their faith.
You know, faith is not something that the Lord Jesus could snap
His fingers, and the person would just have faith because faith is a personal
thing.
Using an illustration, Jesus told them that if they had faith as a
mustard seed, they could speak to a mulberry tree to be uprooted and planted in
the sea, and it would obey.
To make them understand His point, Jesus asked them if they would
wait on their servant who just came back from an errand for the servant to eat
first. Rather, the master would tell the servant to bring his food, and when he
is done then tell the servant to clear up and then eat. Jesus asked His
disciples if the servant would be specially thanked that he did his job, of
course not. Likewise, the servant would know his place and that he is
privileged to serve the master (ref.: Luke 17:5-10).
Jesus’ point here was to make the disciples understand that when
it comes to faith, they shouldn’t beg or be surprised that what was commanded
was obeyed because that was expected to happen, as it is a normal thing to
happen.
The action caused by faith is an effect meant to happen just as a
bounce after a ball is thrown should not be a surprise to the one who threw the
ball because it was meant to happen.
As Sons and Daughters of God, when we speak especially in the name
of Jesus, it is expected for whatever is spoken to react in line with the
command of faith. This should not be a surprise to us, for we know that we
speak as one having authority, and whatever was spoken to just obeyed.
Learn to know who you are because that’s how God made man from the
beginning, to have dominion over all things on earth, not to talk of Sons and
Daughters of God that speak with a higher authority, the authority in the name
of Jesus.
Why not accept Jesus today if you haven’t? Pray out
loud, “Jesus, I confess that You are my Lord and Saviour. I
believe in my heart that God raised You from the dead. By faith in Your Word, I
receive salvation now. Thank You for saving me!” Congratulations—you’re
born again, and you are now brand new!
Log on next time.
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