I’m Sorry

I’m Sorry

Bible: Colossians 3:12-17

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Forgive as the Lord forgave you (V.13)

Two guys became the worst of enemies. Collins made up a story that got McGee thrown in prison for four years, even though he’d done nothing wrong. So McGee decided he was going to find Collins when he got out and “hurt him”. Meanwhile, Collins’ fake story was found out. He also got thrown in prison. Here’s the amazing thing. Both men heard about Jesus while in prison and decided to trust Him for themselves. A few years later, they both found out they were working together at the same Christian charity. Collins said, “I [told McGee], ‘Honestly, I have no explanation, all I can do is say I’m sorry.’ ” It was “pretty much what I needed to hear,” said McGee, who forgave him. The men were able to make up with each other because they both knew the power of God’s forgiveness (COLOSSIANS 3:13). Now they are great friends. “We have this joint mission . . . of letting the world know that if you owe an apology to somebody, put your pride down and go say sorry,” said Collins. “And if you’re holding something against somebody, let go of the bitterness because it’s like drinking poison and hoping it’s hurting them.” God wants all Christians to live in peace and unity together. If we have “a grievance against someone”, we can talk about it with God. He will help us to make up with them (COLOSSIANS 3:13-15; PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7).

JESUS SETS US FREE TO FORGIVE.

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