April 24, 2006: Why We Must Forgive

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed and qualified me to preach the Gospel of good tidings to the meek, the poor, and afflicted; He has sent me to bind up and heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the catives and the opening of the prison and of the eyes to those who are bound. - Isaish 61:1

I believe that most people have been hurt in some form during their lives. It may have come in the form of physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse. Often times, hurt leads to feelings of rejection. Wounded emotions can become a prison that locks us into our pain and keeps out those who can assist us. Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door to this prison. Are you dwelling in such a prison? How long have you been there? Do you want to be freed?

Remember, Jesus came to open prison doors and to set the captives free. He wants to heal you. Jesus is willing: are you?