The Path to Reconciliation

So, if there is anything in you that desires to live a God-honoring life. Or, if you believe that imitating the character of God is the best way to live … that this isn't just about doing hard things to make God happy, but that it actually brings blessing to our lives … that when we do the things God does, when we pursue the character that God has, when we live according to the ways that God has laid out for us — it actually benefits us now, not just for eternity. If you have any desire to live and to love the way that God loves … if you have any desire to forgive the way that God forgives – remember it's wanting to forgive, and then it's writing off that debt. If there's any part of you that says that you want to do things the way God says to do them … then it probably means that you have to consider reconciliation. Because it's what God does. Which brings us to a really interesting question: Do you have to? Have you ever asked that question? Mom gives you a chore, Dad tells you to do something, the teacher assigns more homework, your boss gives you a new task. You respond with that whiny tone: Do I have to? Do Jesus followers have to reconcile?