What is forgiveness? It is to pardon or excuse an act against someone. Forgiveness Definition

Forgiveness, according to the Bible, is God's promise not to count our sins against us.

Forgiveness according to the Word of God is pardoning or letting go of an offense or debt owed by someone else. It involves a changed heart and a willingness to reconcile broken relationships. I am broken and separated from God because of sin, Through Jesus’ forgiveness and my repentance I can be reconciled to Jesus.

Luke 23:34 KJV Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Ephesians 1:7ESVIn him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

Matthew 26:28ESV for this is my blood of the[a] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Luke 6:37ESVJudge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Matthew 6:12ESV and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

"Facing crucifixion, Jesus prays to God for "Them" asking forgiveness. Jesus is the only one who can forgive. I thank Jesus for the forgiveness of my sins. Jesus sets the standard, to be like Him, I too must be forgive others.

Matthew 6:14-15ESVFor if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Holding onto things rather than releasing them creates painful and a slow and death that will keep you from entering into Heaven.

I have come to realize; humanity is locked into servitude. Slaves to either sin or servants of the living God. I may wander between the 2, but at some point, I will settle for one over the other. Each of us must chose who will serve, God will not force you to serve Him, but Satan will always tempt you to be his servants with the things of the world

Luke 16:13 KJV No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye can not serve God and mammon.

Matthew 6:24ESVNo one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money

Deuteronomy 6:5ESV You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.

Here is a choice I must make: the here and now (riches of the world) or Jesus (and the promise of eternal life to come). Choices have consequences. I must choose wisely for it is a matter of life and death.

Luke 9:56 KJV For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. Destruction was not the goal of Jesus coming. Salvation was His objection. Jesus went from village to village preaching the King of God and for all to repent.

Luke 19:10ESVFor the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Matthew 18:11 AMP For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.

Acts 4:12ESVAnd there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men[a] by which we must be saved.”

Ephesians 2:8-9ESVFor by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Jesus' reason coming to earth was to provide hope from sin and salvation through Himself as the only sacrifice. I am so thankful that God sent His son to make a way out of no way for me. Praise God

Luke 2:11 ESV For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Isaiah 9:6-7ESVFor to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon[a] his shoulder, and his name shall be called[b]Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Not just any child, but the Son of God; my Savior Jesus Christ. Born to die for me. To God be the glory

Acts 4:12KJV Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Returning home

The temple and Sanctuary are used interchangeably in the Bible they both mean a place of worship. Reverence in the sanctuary is a significant concept in religious settings. It involves showing profound respect and awe for the sacred space of worship. Believers, seen as the temple of God, are called to care for and protect this holy dwelling. The sanctuary is regarded as a sacred, hallowed, and dedicated place solely for worship.

Mark 4:37-38, 40 KJV And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

John 14:27KJV - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 14:1-3KJVLet not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Storms have and will come into my life. It is Jesus that gets me through each one. It's my faith in Jesus in the midst of the storm, knowing by His strength, mercy, and grace He will see me through. The Faith of Jesus, in Jesus, will see me through the storms of life. Sometimes, I am drenched, soaked, but always RESCUED by Jesus!

Some are watching the stock market, other sports, world events of the world such as fashions or other trends. What are your eyes focused on and why? Are you blinded or consumed with the things of this world, day in and day so you can’t see anything else or have time for anything else?

Matthew 25:13 KJV Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. "It is essential prepare daily for Jesus' return because I have no idea when He will come! I must be ready.

Matthew 24:42-44KJV Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. Therefore, be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Mark 13:34-37KJV For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.

Therefore, I'm watching in anticipation for my Savior. Let's keep watch daily.