Daily Devotional
The Price and the Power of Forgiveness
“Then Peter came to Him and said, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.’”
Matthew 18:21-22
August 31, 2025
Ponder This
When God forgives, He does something for me. Then He does something through me: He teaches me to forgive others. When God forgave you, do you think it was painless and easy? It cost Jesus greatly, but He paid the price for the joy that was set before Him. He said, “It’s worth it. I will shed my blood for the joy of seeing Adrian Rogers saved.” Forgiveness costs, but it is worth the price.
You may say, “Alright, Pastor, that was Jesus, but I don’t have what it takes. If you knew that man who hurt my daughter, if you knew the way my husband squandered everything we have and is running around with another woman, if you knew what my boss did to me, you wouldn’t stand up there and say to forgive. I can’t do it.” And you’re right; in your own power that is impossible. But we are never asked to practice forgiveness alone. You forgive with the help of God at work in you. He equips you to forgive, even when it is the last thing on your mind.
- When has forgiveness felt impossible to you? When has a relationship felt irreconcilable? How might God work where people cannot?
- What are some ways God equips you and helps you to forgive?
Practice This
Praise God for forgiving you even though it was challenging and costly. Ask Him to help you with the people you are struggling to forgive.
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