This week we take a break to consider the birth of our Savior by reflecting on the experience of Zechariah. Although Zechariah was a righteous man, he had lost perspective and also, it seems, hope. Zechariah regained his perspective on the reality of God's power to fulfill His promises as he reflected on the good news that had come to him. Hope is our confident expectation that God will be who He is and do what He has promised. Hope is the foundation of both our faith and our love.

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For a follower of Jesus, living a life of forgiveness is NOT optional. At the heart of our relationship with God and our relationship with others is the transforming truth of forgiveness. God has not counted our sins against us. He has released us from the debt, guilt and ultimate consequences of our sin. If we have received so much from our Heavenly Father, how can we not extend the same grace to others who offend us?

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