Finally, after months the Oscar trial has come to an end. Sitting at my desk watching my DStv Walka, I could sense the tension in the court room. My heart was broken for all the people involved in the historic trial.
As the judge concluded with a sentence of five years in prison, a climax to the trial almost felt like an anti-climax.
We can try to put ourselves in the shoes of the Pistorius family or the Steenkamp family, guilt, grief and anger and all the emotions experienced by the families. But what lessons can we take from this tragic situation? Think before you act.
Actions have consequences. Some things in life never can be fixed.You and I may not like it, but the Bible says one day we all will face judgement.
Our lives will be played out in front of us, to the extent that every word spoken will be recalled. The judge will not turn a blind eye to our sins but he will act with grace and mercy.
The advantage we have over the proceedings at the Oscar trial is that we can ask for forgiveness. But there are conditions to forgiveness. Recognise your guilt, regret and remorse. One little verse puts it all into perspective.
Matt 6:12, “Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those that have sinned against us”. The key to God’s forgiveness is the word “as”.
If you want God to forgive your sins, start today by forgiving everybody that has sinned against you. Please remember the Pistorius and Steenkamps in your prayer. “He that is without sin let him cast the first stone.”
Pastor Gerrit Mes, AFM Pentecostal Fellowship, for further information, phone 011 954 1598.
