My 2 cents on the Easter story is that FORGIVENESS is the whole deal. Jesus died for our sins so that we might have salvation should be reworded to say Jesus forgave those who tortured and killed him so that we might have salvation. Jesus was clueless about his upcoming death and undoubtedly still in shock while hanging from the cross. Yet, He says “Father, forgive them.” The key to our salvation is learning how to forgive no matter how horrible the infraction. And salvation is no more than having peace and joy on earth. That ends my sermon. oxDonna
Thanks for your comment (and your new subscription), Donna. Forgiveness is a powerful spiritual force. I find faith hard to come by these days — faith in an omnipotent God who chooses to have no impact on the world's course, faith in a personal God who seems uninterested in the struggles of my life. But forgiveness is a day-to-day calling and a way of transcending my selfish humanity to become a better being.
My 2 cents on the Easter story is that FORGIVENESS is the whole deal. Jesus died for our sins so that we might have salvation should be reworded to say Jesus forgave those who tortured and killed him so that we might have salvation. Jesus was clueless about his upcoming death and undoubtedly still in shock while hanging from the cross. Yet, He says “Father, forgive them.” The key to our salvation is learning how to forgive no matter how horrible the infraction. And salvation is no more than having peace and joy on earth. That ends my sermon. oxDonna
Thanks for your comment (and your new subscription), Donna. Forgiveness is a powerful spiritual force. I find faith hard to come by these days — faith in an omnipotent God who chooses to have no impact on the world's course, faith in a personal God who seems uninterested in the struggles of my life. But forgiveness is a day-to-day calling and a way of transcending my selfish humanity to become a better being.
Thanks again!
I might argue that forgiveness is very selfish. It makes you feel so much lighter and happier. It also gives you control...unlike faith.