Forgive Them

Scripture: Luke 23 [34] Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Observation: The “for they do not what they do,” is definitely me. I don’t think before I act and when I do think it is usually for my own desires and not what God wants from me. Yet he forgives me and blesses me anyway, but it’s time to live a life that glorifies Him and not me.

Application: It’s time I don’t take His forgiveness so lightly but honor him and thank him for his forgiveness. My Lord’s forgiveness came with a steep price, a price I couldn’t pay. I will never be able to repay, but I need to live a life pointing others to my Lord.

Prayer: Dear Lord thank you for paying the price for me and forgiving this sinner. Place in me the Holy Spirit so that I live this life the way you desire and not me.