Forgiveness ... When It Makes No Sense

It has been said actions speak louder than words, I agree. Therefore, today will be an illustration.

The song, Forgiveness, by Mathew West, was inspired by an amazing story of a mother's forgiveness. She offered forgiveness to the person responsible for taking her child's life. This man, the one many believed she should despise, became like family to her. If that weren't enough, she also spoke on his behalf pleading mercy and had his sentence reduced to half. She wanted him to have a second chance in life. She knew he didn't deserve it. Yet, she freely offered it.

Some would call that crazy. Some would say unjust. I say, that looks like Jesus.

We, too, were once convicted. Undeserving of our freedom or even our lives. Jesus showed us compassion, mercy, and grace. He wanted us to have new life. He pardoned us. He forgave us. He set us free. Following Jesus will lead us to forgiveness. Forgiveness, even when, it makes no sense.