The power of forgiveness

Morning: Psalm 18:1-20; Isaiah 41:17-29; Ephesians 2:11-22

Evening: Psalm 18:21-50; Mark 2:1-12

Think back to the pent-up energy that was released in you when someone forgave you. Maybe it was even stronger when you forgave them? That near-shout of relief - “Yes!” “Thank you!” “Thank God!” A mutual rush of power, a sense of release and new freedom. All the energy that had been imprisoned in you both, bubbling and seething like a steam engine before its power is harnessed for locomotion. Jesus releases creative, world-shifting power by the surprise of forgiveness. Revenge moves nothing. Is there someone you need to surprise with forgiveness? Is there someone whose forgiveness you must seek?