I heard a story of two college students who set up a tent on their campus. On the tent was a sign that said “Apologies.” Perplexed their fellow students entered not sure what they were going to hear. Then the men said “we are Christians and we have come to realize that for many of you that name does not mean a whole lot. You have been hurt by us, talked about; we have gossiped and stepped over you. We have mistreated your bodies and your minds- you were judged by us. The bottom line is Jesus Christ would never treat you this way. We want to say we are sorry for how you have been treated, will you forgive us?”
Tears filled the room as healing was given out by God. Some were so blown away by the humble display they wanted to know how they could know this Jesus they spoke of. This is a powerful story because these two guys realized a lot of people on campus had a negative view of Christianity- not because of Jesus, but because of the Christians that represent Him. So on our behalf they said they were sorry. Truly Amazing! Following Easter I pray we will be soaked in God’s grace- to repair the hurts all around us, even the ones caused by us.
How will this work out in your life and where do you see yourself in this story?
Have you been hurt? Were you a part of the hurt?
What is God asking you to do about it?
In the name of Jesus may it be so!
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