Thinking a little bit more about yesterday’s post and the importance of overcoming the world with God’s love. . . I think the hardest expression of loving is forgiveness, don’t you? Charles Williams, reflecting on the phrase from the Lord’s Prayer, “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us,” has this to say: “No word in English carries a greater possibility of terror than the little word ‘as’ in that clause.” God calls us to a high standard. A dying man’s words are chosen carefully. According to Luke, the words most prominent in Jesus’ mind and heart as He was dying were: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” If you haven’t had a chance to read this article mentioned in a previous post, it’s worth the time. This priest’s ability to forgive comes only from the Holy Spirit. And God promises the same Spirit to us, as long as we ask.
Witnesses to Hope 