Grace Extended

21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive someone who sins against me? Up to seven times?"
22 Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Matthew 18:21-22



How many times has our Father in heaven forgiven you? How often have you failed Him and others? How often have you asked for God’s forgiveness, just one more time, possibly even making a deal that you promise not to ever sin in the same way again if He would just forgive you this one last time and how often have you kept your side of the commitment? God is so good to us, His Grace encompasses absolutely anything that we could ever do and His forgiveness is permanent and real and ever so sweet to the soul. How could we not extend this same grace that has been so undeservedly handed down to us to others that have sinned against us? How could we not love others unconditionally just as Christ loves us, regardless of our actions? “How many times”, the apostle Peter asked Jesus should he forgive this same person who has committed the same sin against him over and over and over again, and I love Jesus’ response, it is as if He had said, Peter, how many times have I forgiven you? Extend the grace of Jesus to others today as you live out your faith and reflect the love of our Savior!