"But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s
physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish
and free from accusation."
{Colossians 1:22} (NIV1984)
In these
verses we have the clearest definition of biblical reconciliation. Once we were
enemies in our minds towards God; now we are reconciled through Christ’s death
and are holy in His sight.
God doesn’t just forgive us and put up with us. He
doesn’t say to Himself, “I suppose I can put up with John for another 50 years,
because of what my Son went through.” No - we are reconciled to Him. That is, we
are in fellowship with Him; He enjoys us and we can enjoy Him!
This is the
biblical definition of reconciliation, the restoration of fellowship. We tell
our kids; “Kiss and make up.” We expect them as family members to forgive and
to be reconciled, to be in fellowship as members of the same family. Our
heavenly Father expects the same of us. We are in the family of God; children
of the blessed King. We are reconciled with Him and we should be reconciled
with all of our brothers and sisters. "First go and be reconciled to your
brother; then come and offer your gift" (Matt 5:24). Oh friend, doubts arise,
objections begin. May God Himself change our hearts, and create in us His heart
towards our brothers and sisters.
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