Ecclesiological Etchings: 11-24-13

Scripture: Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Thought for the Day: My friend Bob posted the following quote from CS Lewis: “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” I don’t know if there is much to add to that idea, except to reemphasize the word inexcusable.   It can be assumed that Mr. Lewis chose his words deliberately so as to communicate a specific idea.   I find it interesting that when looking up the word inexcusable in a Thesaurus, one of the synonyms given is: unforgivable.  Humans tend to describe a sin as unforgivable when it was committed by someone else, yet even then, God demonstrates how the divine forgiveness is not limited.  And if God’s forgiveness is capable of showing mercy even when the inexcusable is committed, then don’t you think those of us who have chosen to follow in the ways of God should be able to find a way of showing mercy. 

Prayer: If I am honest with you, Gracious God, I can name many times when your forgiveness has been given without condition… even when my actions were probably inexcusable.  I say, “Thank you,” and pray that I can show the same kindness and mercy.  Amen.

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