Now, what is the most important thing that we as kings can do in the kingdom of heaven? Forgive!
Let us look at Matthew 18 for clarity on this truth:
"Therefore is the Kingdom of Heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
"And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. " (Matthew 18: 23-24)
We are members of the Kingdom of Heaven through the Holy Spirit, and we are kings by virtue of Christ living in us. Now, what did this king do when confronted with a servant who owed him a debt beyond his capacity to pay?:
"But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
"The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
"Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt." (Matthew 18: 25-27)
This is what we are called to do and to be in the Kingdom of heaven, believers! Because God has forgiven our sin debt in full, once and for all:
"But this man [Jesus, our King and Priest], after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;" (Hebrews 10: 12)
When we receive the growing revelation of all that God has done for us, that we have received in this life through the forgiveness of our sins, we reign as kings and deign to forgive all sins, all wrongdoings perpetrated against us.
Forgive, Beloved -- Because that is what blood-bought and grace-enriched kings in Christ do!
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