The Divine Collection Agency

CONSIDER
Often when Jesus taught about forgiveness He used a financial illustration to convey the concept. As with businesses, complications arise when bad debts remain in our lives, so accounts must be settled appropriately. There are occasions when there is no way a debt can be satisfied because the offense is so great. In those times it is essential to turn the account over to our divine collection agency. We must determine that we will no longer exert any energy in the collection of the debt, but allow God to be responsible for the account. With open hands we can release the strongholds that have bound us to our anger and bitterness. The only One who is truly capable of collecting the debt will see to it that justice is served.

BIBLE TRUTH
“But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness” (1 John 1:9 NLT).

“He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross” (Col. 2:14 NLT).

HOW DOES THIS APPLY TO ME?
Often we are reluctant to allow God to handle our accounts because we are not convinced we will be satisfied with the outcome. How will God settle the account? There are two methods God will use to reconcile outstanding debts. Either the offender will pay in hell for all eternity, or Christ’s death will cover the penalty.

PRAYER
Lord, I need Your help to stop being angry! Please help me turn from my rage! I do not want to lose my temper— it only leads to harm. I know that day by day You take care of the innocent, and we will receive an inheritance that lasts forever. I trust that You will destroy the wicked, and I trust in You, Lord, to possess the land. . . . (Ps. 37:8–9, 18)


(excerpts from Desperate Dependency by J. Kirk & Melanie D. Lewis)

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