But Yeshua was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Then they cast lots, dividing up His clothing. Luke 23:34, TLV

We can’t fully comprehend what forgiveness means when someone has stripped us our humanity and what little dignity remained. Or maybe we could because it is believed that Peter and his wife were both martyred by crucifixion.

But, what if we could supernaturally stop the torture? What if we could rain down fire and brimstone on those meting out the wrongful judgment? What if we could rise up and say, “Do you know Who I am?” and I mean physically lift up off the cross, explode each nail? Only then could we understand the strength and love that it took for our Messiah to forgive at that moment.

“No one has greater love than this: that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13, TLV

We may not be able to understand the depth of our Messiah’s love and sacrifice and forgiveness, but we can learn from it.

The practical applications begin at home with our family, at work with those we work with and for. It begins in the parking lot when someone “steals” our parking spot. When someone brings 29 items into the 10 item checkout line.

Every day we have a choice to forgive those who have no idea what they have done, and who we are. Every. Single. Day. Especially on social media.

Remember what Yeshua did for us and do likewise in awe and gratitude. Even if someone steals our parking space.