Day 18 – Acts 15:36-41
In the endeavors that purpose our days, there often arises strife and contention with those that work with us. It often is because of the methods that each individual wishes to follow.
As the old adage goes, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” I am not sure when the great “Cat Skinning” debate began, but apparently there cropped up several different skinning methods that were fairly well known. (Back off PETA, I have Jesus and he’s not afraid to use me.)
This passage today reminds us that any endeavor will usually have opposition. It may be opposition from the world, and it could even be opposition from within. No one is immune to pride, not even the great men like Paul and Barnabas. I am certain that both had what they thought were valid reasons, but such division should be uncommon to us as Christians.
Jesus said that we are to forgive our brothers as many times as they sin against us; even seven times seventy is the number he used. We should be just as willing to forgive others that God is. If we were to count each time that we have sinned against God, the numbers would stagger us. Even more staggering is the fact that he is willing to forgive us for such sins through the blood of Jesus. Oh that men could carry their own cross and forgive so abundantly.
O Lord, walk with us on our Journey and give us strength to forgive each other when the trials come.
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