KUW Insights Podcast
I love insights that are based on the knowledge, understanding and wisdom sourced from the Word of God.These three parameters are what insights are all about as the Lord advocates that by wisdom a house is built; and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.We need to create time in our busy schedule to slow down and ponder over the finer things of life. Our thinking should be facilitated by the Holy Spirit who will cause our thought patterns to align with that of the Almighty God
KUW Insights Podcast
To Err is Human, To Forgive is Divine
Welcome to the KUW Insight Podcast. Today’s insight is titled To Err is Human, To Forgive is Divine written by Ade Ojomo and read by Zoe Ekundare:
- Are you holding a grudge against someone?
- Why are you finding it difficult to forgive the person?
- Have you discussed the subject of offence with the individual?
Welcome to the KUW Insight Podcast. Today’s insight is titled To Err is Human, To Forgive is Divine written by Ade Ojomo and read by Zoe Ekundare:
- Are you holding a grudge against someone?
- Why are you finding it difficult to forgive the person?
- Have you discussed the subject of offence with the individual?
In 1952, Pa Akindayomi had reproduced a tract printed by the Apostolic Faith for evangelism without permission and out of ignorance. He knew nothing about copyright matters.
After an investigation and interrogation, he was summoned and found guilty. Subsequent action involved the burning of the remaining tracts which angered him as he had used his little resources to print the tracts and felt they should have been used for evangelism.
Sometime prior to his death, he lost consciousness and saw himself in another world walking along a beautiful garden. There he met an old man who ordered him back to earth and he pleaded against the decision. The old man advised him that he must first return and forgive the man responsible for burning the tracts 38 years earlier. He obeyed by writing a letter offering forgiveness and reconciliation to the man who later attended Akindayomi’s burial.
On the cross dying for our sins, Jesus exclaimed that we should be forgiven for we know not what we do. Forgiveness is key to our relationship with God and we are advised in Matthew 18 v 21 – 22 on the limitless application of forgiveness:
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
To forgive someone for hurting is not an easy thing to do but we take joy in the following:
1. We forgive because Jesus Christ paid a heavy price on the Cross at Calvary.
2. His death on the Cross provides us with the empowerment and grace to forgive
3. Forgiving releases us from carrying a heavy burden which we are not designed to carry.
Goodbye and until the next KUW Insight,
Shalom – Love Never Fails