July 24, 2018 (Tuesday)
Yesterday’s blog made the point that it’s easier to demolish than to build, whether it be a building, a marriage relationship, a family member relationship, or a friendship.
If marriage partners are to be reconciled, there must be humility, forgiveness, communication and understanding in both parties. Both of them must desire restoration of a loving relationship.
These same qualities (humility, etc) must be present if loved ones, family members, or friends are to get back together. Let us remember how God handled us when we were lost in sin: “God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:19 NIV). The supreme act of God in Christ took place at Calvary’s cross, where Jesus humbled Himself, forgave us, and communicated that forgiveness to the world.
Reconciliation was the theme of Christ’s parable of the prodigal son, who humbled himself, came home to his father, asked to be forgiven and was overwhelmed by his father’s love for him. God was in Christ, on the Cross, reconciling the world to Himself.
Perhaps someone is reading this who craves healing of a broken relationship. If these thoughts open the door to seeking help from a qualified person, I rejoice. If they implant the idea that you can take your burden to the Lord, He will be glad. He can help.
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