Daily Devotion (English) – 23.04.2021

First step to forgiveness 

“…even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” – Colossians 3:13

Harry Orchard killed Frank Steunenberg, the then governor of Idaho, America by a bomb. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. Orchard received a gift of the Holy Bible from a doctor in Chicago. But he did not bother to read it. But his inner mind urged him to take a look at the book with the black cover. One day he told the jailor to take away the Bible from his room. Then for no reason whatsoever he asked the jailor to bring the Bible back to him. The Holy Spirit worked in him. 

One day a young man came to see Orchard. He gave a package to Orchard saying that his mother sent it to him. Moreover, he said that his mother told him to inform Orchard that they had forgiven the crime committed by him. That package contained pamphlets and a copy of the book “Steps to Christ.” The young boy was none other than the son of the former governor who was killed by him. The forgiving attitude of the family touched Orchard. He read the book and he surrendered his life to God. Later the governor’s wife also met him and gave many books for his spiritual growth. After being transformed, he came out as a dedicated Christian and a witness for Christ. 

In the Holy Bible we read about gem of people who forgave whole heartedly and accepted the evil doers who returned evil with good. Joseph, David, Stephen and the list goes on. But the greatest example of forgiveness is Christ Jesus who prayed “Father forgive them for they know not what they do” He pleaded with God to forgive the people who mocked at Him, slapped Him in the face spat at Him, beat Him, unjustly crucified and pierced His side with a spear.

God’s beloved, do we pray for those who afflict and betray us? If we pray for them, it will be easier to forgive them. If we forgive them, we will have great concern for their souls. We will pray and strive for their salvation. The Lord God is powerful to serve anyone. Let our forgiveness begin with a prayer.
-    P. Siva 

Prayer Request: 
Pray that the youngsters and children who were reached out with the gospel and led to Christ remain steadfast without backsliding.

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