The Spirit of God actually grieves over our sinful choices…choices that assault His holiness and spit on His unfailing love. The good news is that God continues to stand ready to forgive! The grieving God rejoices in his child’s return.
Pursuing Forgiveness
Radical Forgiveness
Jesus is fully aware of the wickedness of the people around Him. They had just beaten Him until blood was pouring down His face. His back was deeply cut and bleeding after a whipping, bruises covered His body, and His beard had been ripped from his skin. Make no mistake, Jesus knew these people well. So, his plea for forgiveness is mind blowing! What motivates such radical forgiveness?