Re: Verse reading–Matthew 18:21-35 (day one)
“Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother?”–v 21.
I am sympathetic with Peter in this story. Like him, I frequently (and unconsciously) come to God in search of some “reasonable” (my word) limit to what I am expected to do or be. After all, “I am only human”.
Those who ask this question are always disappointed with Christ’s answer. There are no limits! None. Not because it isn’t FAIR. Not because I am FATIGUED. He asks of me the same kind of love that He has given me. Boundless. Infinite. Free. And promises to supply the living water flowing out of my innermost being making such miracle possible. John 3:7.
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace. . .against such there is no law, (no limit)–Galatians 5:22-23.
“Freely, freely you have received. Freely, freely give”-Matthew 10:8. Is there a reasonable limit to what He can ask of me? No, no there isn’t.
