0822 Trinity Xxii: Parable Of Unforgiving Servant:forgiving And Forgiveness Series

Just as this "Day" will be a terror to those who have trusted in the Law, so it will be a joy to those who have trusted in Christ. We are rebellious, He is subservant for us. We have sinned, He has obeyed. We have held grudges; He has released them. Consider well this Day that is coming and decide in which of the three parts of mankind you fall - lost, lost in the church, or trusting in Christ. Trust in Him and even your unforgiveness will be turned to forgiveness.

IX. The Day now

In fact, as you come to the Table of the Lord, you see that judgement is already poured out upon Christ instead of you. He bore the pain so that you can forgive. His Blood that you drink supplies the ability to forgive others; His Body that you eat strenghtens you to face those that hurt you. Drink, eat, forgive and understand that it is He who will keep you until that Day. As we prayed today in the collect:

"Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of this Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

This is the word of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Soli Deo Gloria!