It is often said that forgiveness is evidence of a changed heart. Jesus himself once said that God forgives us in the same way we forgive others. Because how can we believe God forgives us if we’re incapable of forgiving? Gilbert was a rebel soldier from the New People’s Army (NPA) deep in the jungles of Mindoro, Philippines. He had been taught to kill, and he did it well. Jimmy, on the other hand, was a soldier with the Philippine military, and he, too, had learned to fight, but against the NPA rebels. He was loyal to his duty and had a deep friendship with his commanding officer. One day, Gilbert and Jimmy’s lives collided with tragic consequences. As Jimmy and his commander patrolled the jungle, Gilbert was hiding in wait and shot the commander dead. Jimmy was inconsolable and vowed revenge against Gilbert. At about that time, Adventist World Radio began broadcasting on the island, and as radio waves are not respecters of persons, not only did Gilbert and the rebels begin listening, but Jimmy and other military soldiers did as well. You know the story of how the island was transformed, and how the lives of both rebel and military soldiers were changed. Gilbert and Jimmy were among those transformed by the gospel message. But what would happen when these two men met again? Would Jimmy be able to forgive? Watch this video for the rest of the story and be inspired. I love to see lives changed by God’s grace, and I especially love it when He uses Adventist World Radio to do it! Yours in the Blessed Hope, Duane McKey
President MB01TJNUOQVSTCD Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMoL2H6XYE0