Two Women, A Pastor And A Gun
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Sunrise Commandment
In Red China, a pastor and two Christian girls were sentenced to death. They promised the pastor his freedom if he would shoot the girls. The girls waited in the prison yard, only to discover that their executioner was their pastor. He explained the situation. They said, "Before you shoot us, we wish to thank you for what you've meant to us. You taught us the way of eternal life. May God bless you for all the good you've done to us. You also taught us that Christians are sometimes weak and commit terrible sins, but they can be forgiven. When you regret what you've done, don't despair like Judas, but repent like Peter and God be with you. Remember that our last thought was not one of anger against your failure. Everyone passes through hours of darkness. We die with gratitude." The pastor shot them and was then shot by the Communists. A powerful and deep lesson from the kingdom. Whatever betrayal, hurt, disappointment, or injustice people have done against you isn't anything in comparison. In this case, learn not from the pastor, but from his congregants.

Today's Mission
In your prayer time today, release all those who have wronged you in any way and choose to forgive them.

Mark 11:25
25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
Jesus was matter-of-fact: “Embrace this God-life. Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you. This mountain, for instance: Just say, ‘Go jump in the lake’—no shuffling or hemming and hawing—and it’s as good as done. That’s why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you’ll get God’s everything. And when you assume the posture of prayer, remember that it’s not all asking. If you have anything against someone, forgive—only then will your heavenly Father be inclined to also wipe your slate clean of sins.”

HAVE A BLESSED DAY AND WEEKEND!