I\u2019ve passed by the coffee and tea station at my church a hundred times — maybe more. I\u2019ve seen folks gathered there with steamy cups in hand, chatting about life, laughing, hugging, and sometimes praying together. It\u2019s a sweet spot. A gathering place. The unofficial heart of the fellowship hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But last Sunday, something new caught my eye — though I\u2019m sure it\u2019s been there all along. A sign above the coffee bar read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C-O-F-F-E-E
Christ Offers Forgiveness For Everyone Everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, mercy. That hit me harder than a double shot of espresso!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forgiveness for everyone? Everywhere? Even the ones who cut us off in traffic? Even the ones who keep messing up — and yes, even when that \u201cone\u201d is us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes. A thousand times yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus doesn\u2019t ration out forgiveness like it’s cream and sugar. He pours it out freely. Lavishly. No punch card required, no need to earn your way to a refill. Whether you’ve missed the mark once or a hundred times, His love says, \u201cCome on in, I’ve saved you a seat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We all have days when we feel like the grounds at the bottom of the pot — used up, bitter, and not worth much. But here\u2019s the truth — the Gospel truth — Jesus forgives. Unequivocally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not just when we get it all together. He forgives in the middle of our mess.
Feeling like a failure? He forgives.
Ashamed of your past? He forgives.
Still working through it? He forgives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 John 1:9 says, \u201cIf we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So the next time you grab your coffee — at church or at home –take a moment to remember what that cup can remind us: Forgiveness isn\u2019t just a churchy word. It\u2019s a gift poured out for everyone, everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since Jesus forgives us so quickly — shouldn’t we also be like Him and forgive? Please make us forgivers like You, Jesus! Old things passed away — let’s make them new…..and forgive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s something worth sipping on!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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