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An Easter Message
The true measure of redemption.
We struggled while writing this column. How could we put into words Gods
love and resurrecting power?
The first draft evolved into a discussion about new beginnings, but it did
not embody the true measure of redemption. The second draft highlighted
hope and the promise of eternal life. After all, celebrating Jesus
resurrection is about life ever after. But that, too, echoed shallow in
our own words.
Then, we had occasion to experience true redemption the all-consuming
message of Easter: forgiveness. Someone had wronged us
and we could either be offended or forgive. Remembering that
Jesus sacrifice, his resurrection, and his ascension into glory brought
to each of us forgiveness, we chose to forgive.
For His forgiveness is not just for us,
but that it may also flow through us.
But being like Jesus, forgiving those who have hurt us, is not easy. It
begins with the conscious decision to set someone free from condemnation
to cover anothers sins with love.
Today we are forgiven. Let us also forgive those who have trespassed
against us. For it is then that we can celebrate a new beginning,
cleansed, healed, delivered, and set free.
Forgiving. Forgiven.
Luke, Chapter 6: Verses 35-37
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