Monday, March 17, 2008

Getting 'Let Off the Hook'

Y'all remember the story in Matthew 28 about the fellow who owed lots and lots and lots of money. How he and his wife and children and all he had were to be sold to repay the debt.

  • Ouch! Selling all you have.
  • Ouch!! Having to be sold into slavery.
  • Ouch!!! Being responsible for your wife and children on the auction block of slavery to pay your debts.
  • Talk about ultimate bankruptcy.

He begged for patience so he could repay the debt. (Everyone knew he could not ever come close to paying that amount.)

Wow!!! The debt was cancelled and he was let go.

He was 'let off the hook'.

  • Debt cancelled.
  • No guilt.
  • No shame.
  • Clean slate.
  • What a great day.
  • What a great feeling.

Chew on that for a minute.


Blessings,

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for the thoughts! and especially for using "y'all" - such a good word, very useful.
    We sure miss you guys and are glad we can be hooked up this way!

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