010 - God is Longing to Forgive

Is God reluctant to forgive—or have we misunderstood Him?In this episode of Between Sundays, Neil explores several encounters in the life of Jesus that reveal a God who is compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and ready to forgive. Through the paralytic lowered through the roof, the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet, the woman caught in adultery, and the prodigal son, we see Jesus repeatedly remove the religious barriers that keep people from receiving grace.Forgiveness is not something we earn by finding the perfect words, producing enough sorrow, or proving that we have changed. Repentance begins when we come alive to the truth that God is far better than we believed—and turn toward Him in faith.The Father is not standing at the door with His arms crossed, waiting for you to explain yourself. He is already running down the road to meet you.-----Want more content like this? Go to https://www.neilbroere.com/between-sundays and sign up for my weekly email, Between Sundays - For the days that shape us the most. Every Wednesday, you'll receive my short devotional that contains:3 Reflections 2 Scriptures1 Call to ActionAs a thank you, I'll send you my Bible Reading Plan, something I’ve refined over the past 15 years. This reading plan has shaped my walk with Jesus more than any other spiritual discipline.------Check out the books I've written. All are available on Amazon as well as on my website:-Obedience, Suffering, & Reward: Discovering God's Redemptive Beauty in the Struggle-LIMINAL: The Delicate Space Between Breaths------For everything else, visit my website: https://www.neilbroere.com and @neilbroere on Instagram