Esau's smile was like the face of God because it was grace-filled. It was compassionate and merciful. Esau did not approach wanting the vengeance he once desired. He came with forgiveness. When people see you today, will they say it is “like seeing the face of God” or something very different? Remember, we are to bring Jesus everywhere we go—forgiveness, love, mercy, grace, compassion, humility—everywhere we go.
— Tania Gutekunst, Christliche Autorin
Related Bible passage: GEN.33.10
Topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, Love, Discipleship
Occasions: For Reflection
Tania Gutekunst
Tania Gutekunst ist eine US-amerikanische christliche Autorin und Pastorin im freikirchlich-evangelikalen Umfeld. Bekannt wurde sie vor allem durch Andachtsreihen, die Themen wie Gnade, Vergebung und die persönliche Nachfolge Jesu betonen. Bibellesern begegnet sie heute hauptsächlich durch pointierte Zitate und kurze geistliche Impulse zur alltäglichen Glaubenspraxis.
All quotes by Tania Gutekunst (5)
I am the prodigal son every time I search for unconditional love where it cannot be found.
Henri Nouwen
There are two ways to do good: to give and to forgive.
Augustine of Hippo
God counts on your failure far more than you do yourself.
Hans Peter Royer
The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
Tim Keller
Forgiveness means allowing the other person not to have to be God.
Henri Nouwen
Love keeps no record of wrongs, but bitterness keeps detailed accounts.
Craig Groeschel
John Newton
Tim Keller