Matthew 18:27
Please note something here. Though the lord of the servant forgave this debt, it would cost him something. It is not as if the debt no longer existed. The lord was legitimately owed this money, and it was quite a sum. Thus, this is just how it is with Almighty God. Though he forgives the sin-debt, he had to pay for it. The debt cost him something. Though we may say, because this lord was so rich, forgiving the debt did not hurt him. The same is true for Almighty God, he is well able to pay the debt for us, but that does not diminish the cost. Though the rich lord was able to pay, he had to pay. Forgiveness is, then, a wonderful, and expensive, gift.
Bible Reading: Matthew 19:1-20:34
Scripture Memory: 1 John 5:5 “Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your wisdom. You lead us in the good path. We can trust Your judgment and Your knowledge. You always know the best way to lead us. I love You! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a family that just lost a loved one. Pray for a woman recovering from surgery. Pray for a man recovering from a broken leg.
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