In chapter 7 we see the well known encounter of Jesus, with an unnamed woman, who washes his feet using her tears, her hair, and expensive oil. After those around him question whether Jesus should allow such a woman to be near him, he reveals that those who are forgiven little will loves little and by contrast those who are forgiven a lot will love a lot.
Jesus then loving tells the woman that her faith has saved her and to go in peace. How many of us actually do that?
It's true that when you have been forgiven a huge debt, the joy you feel is greater than if the debt had been small. However, it is also true that the greater the perception of the sin, the harder it can be to accept forgiveness.
Some will find it difficult to believe that they can be so easily forgiven, they expect to have to jump through hoops and earn their redemption. Or they may have someone in their life who persistently points out all the terrible things they did in the past.
Jesus' last three word in this chapter are so important, he says, "...go in peace."
Her peace (our peace), comes from knowing that she had been forgiven. When the enemy tells you that you're not good enough, or questions whether you truly are right with God, remember those words. When someone refers to you according to your old nature, remember those words.
So long as you have accepted the sacrifice that Christ made on the cross and have given your life wholly onto him, you have been forgiven of everything you have ever done. So live your life in peace, true peace that can only come from him.
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