We watched a movie called “Killing
Season” last evening with Robert DeNiro and John Travolta. At first, I thought it was going to be another
vengeance-themed movie but it ended up having some depth and a good message
about forgiveness. The basis of the story is about an American soldier who
during the Bosnian War shot execution-style, along with his squad, prisoners
they had captured who had done horrible things to women, men and children. 20
years later, this soldier is now in the mountains living the life of a recluse,
avoiding his family. The man he shot survived and came back to seek vengeance
but what he really wanted was a confession from the soldier that shot him. In
the end, the confession comes and a beautiful thing happens, there is
forgiveness. The vengeful man returns to his life with a smile on his face and
the soldier goes to meet the grandson he has not yet met. Bitterness and shame
will put up a wall that will keep you from living the life God intended with
love and peace. But with forgiveness, our bitterness or shame will be washed
clean and we can go out with peace in our hearts and be able to love as God
love’s us.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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