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-->Apology Accepted
He drove a distance up to Georgia to see me face to face. He was broken. Much more than the last time we’d met. His attitude was humble, he selected his words carefully, and he was relieved to rid himself of the weight he’d carried for over 10 years. We’d been friends and for almost 10 years our fellowship had been broken fellowship. I always loved him, always wished him success and honest to God, not once did I ever desire anything but the best for him. I learned long ago that behind the curtains of stuff like this is the evil one. He wept, he reminded me of many of the laughs we’d had in times past. We laughed again now. When leaving he said, “I’ve rid myself of bitterness, opened heaven in my life and done what I should have done a long time ago”. I pray that God will bless him beyond myself, seriously. You see, I remember one time driving all the way to Mississippi one night to apologize to someone that I needed to make things right with. At that time, I had not yet met the wife I’d marry, had the anointing I enjoy, found the favor of God or His peace that I live with today. Looking back, I’m sure that if I’d not made that drive that night, none of these blessings in my life would have ever happened either. Thankfully the person I apologized to, accepted mine that night also. I remember how I felt driving home that night. I floated in praise to God for the release He’d given me. I watched my friend depart this way when he left my office and I’m certain his trip home was better than his trip up here. 10 years is a long time for someone to live with that junk. 10 minutes is too long if you want to please God. Don’t let the devil steal your future. God has grace and blessings waiting to be delivered to us when we aren’t too proud to humble ourselves and do what we know is right.