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RELEASE BY FORGIVING Wednesday 27 June

Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

Memorise: Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow servant, even as l had pity on thee? Matthew 18:33
Read: Matthew 18:21-35
Most things on earth respond to the principle of sowing and reaping, and mercy is not an exception. If you want to continually enjoy God’s mercy, sow mercy into the lives of those who offend or owe you. In Matthew 18:21-35, we learn that the reason a heavily-indebted servant whose debt was forgiven had to be locked up until he paid up, was because he could not forgive his fellow servant as he was forgiven. As a result, the forgiveness he had received was neutralized by his unforgiving stance and he ended up a debtor. You asked for, and received forgiveness as a sinner and you became born again. Even after your salvation, you keep asking for the blood of Jesus to cleanse you from sin no matter how weighty they are. Yet you refuse to forgive the brother who misunderstood or misinterpreted your views. If possible, you would want the Holy Ghost fire to roast him; for what? For not greeting you when he passed by or for stepping on your toes? If you cannot forgive and truly release that fellow from your heart, you have ceased from walking in love.
Many people are sick and wondering why. You will be surprised how many people are sick because of un-forgiveness, bitterness and similar character defects. A woman came to Ebute-Metta, Lagos (SW Nigeria) in the early 80’s. It was the 18th of all the places she had gone to for prayers. When she came into the church, she said she had finally found a church where nobody would kill her. One day, she rose up from her sleep and accused Baba of being among those who wanted her dead. Then l knew something was wrong so l invited her for more talk and the Holy Spirit told me she was harbouring un-forgiveness hence tormentors were tormenting her life. When l tried to probe further, she said her husband did something and she resolved never to forgive him. If you want progress, prosperity, forgiveness and mercy, forgive those who offend you. Release them from your heart. Has your pastor offended you? Forgive him. Has the choir mistress stepped hard on your toes during your rehearsals? Forgive her. Sow forgiveness and reap mercy. Un-forgiveness is holding back the blessings of many. Release your blessings today!

KEY POINT:
The level of love or hatred in the body of Christ can be measured by the type of prayers we pray for one another.
Bible in one year: Psalms 61-63

Comments

  1. Mr LanceJune 27, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    forgivenss works no matter hw difficult or painfull it might be, When u forgive u will feel reliefed and better than carrying weight in ur hearth. Try it

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  2. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Oh Lord! Give the heart to forgive and forget easily. Amen

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  3. Millicent JamesJune 27, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    I choose to forgive nomatter how hard i may be. God give me the grace. Amen.

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  4. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    thank you jesus.......thank u daddy G.O...

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  5. Theresa nwosuJune 27, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Without sin there will be no forgiveness,father pls give me the heart to forgive my offender IJN Amen.

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  6. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Ά̲̣̣̣̥ must read 4 my sister who has ά̲̣̣̣̥ stone heart

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  7. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Help me to sow my forgivness on those that have hurt me and so my blessing that has be hanging be released.IJN Thank u sir for this word Sir more anointing.

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  8. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Unforgiveness is like allowinng someone live Rent-free in your head,and the only way you can remove such weight is through the act of forgiveness,we need to cultivate this atitude to forgive,although its easier said than done but thank God for the Holy Spirit who strengthens and enables us,just trust and rely on Him... Shalom

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  9. UnknownJune 27, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    This is d g8test of al no mater hw gr8 u ar. If dere is no 4givnes u ar notin!

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  10. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Father Lord pls grant me d heart 2 4give my offenders so I can accomplish my wishes

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  11. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    God,give me the grace to totally forgive those that has really hurt me so that i can receive forgiveness and mercy and as well receive all my outstanding blessings!Amen.

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  12. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Thank u sir for posting this daily, it has been blessing me.

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  13. Oluchi okereaforJune 27, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Father, pls give me d grace 2 forgive those dat av hurt me. Amen. Thank u sir 4 dis word

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  14. AnonymousJuly 26, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    This is truly a word in season... Thank you Daddu G.O and thank God. I needed to read this. I pray God gives me the grace to apply this, forgive and let Go

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