The master will return unannounced and unexpected, and he will cut the servant in pieces and banish him with the unfaithful. “And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn’t prepared and doesn’t carry out those instructions, will be severely punished. But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required. Luke 12:46 – 48
Romans 3:23 reminds us that we have *all* sinned and *fallen short* of *God’s expectations.* We have compiled a long list of transgressions, proven ourselves incapable of living up to the glorious plans He has for us.
In His *mercy* , God sent Jesus to *save us.* His blood *washed* away our sins, and He *adopted us as His own children.*
Jesus told of a master who wished to settle his *accounts* . He summoned a *slave who owed billions of Cedis.* His master commanded that his family and everything he owned be sold to pay the debt. When the servant *fell down and begged for mercy, he released him and forgave the debt.*
Afterwards, the servant found a fellow servant who owed him a small sum of money. *He grabbed him by the throat, demanded payment, and threw him into debtors’ prison.* When this news reached his master, he turned the ungrateful servant over to the tormentors until his debt was repaid.
*Mercy and forgiveness are wonderful to receive* but can be difficult to extend to another. Remember the great debt of sin that *Jesus has forgiven you,* and be quick to extend *mercy to the one who offends.* Much has been given, and much will be required.
LET’S PRAY.
I pray be generously forgiving, and it will come back to you in the same measure. May it be pressed down, shaken together, and running over in Jesus glorious name. The love of God moves one to live the life of self denial; the life of self-sacrifice. My Sisters and Brothers God will surely manifest His power and glory in you to become great in every thing you do in Jesus mighty name, Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
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