19/07/2026
Setting Things Right
Ps Esther Uluiva
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
Romans 12:18
One of the clearest evidences of genuine repentance is the desire to set things right.
The gospel isn’t just about receiving forgiveness. It transforms the heart so that we become people who pursue reconciliation, restitution, and righteousness. Grace does not excuse wrong. It empowers us to make wrong things right.
When Zacchaeus encountered Jesus, he did not wait for a command. His transformed heart responded
“If I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”
Luke 19:8
Jesus never told him to repay anyone. Love did.
Many people want a clean conscience without a changed life. They pray for peace while avoiding difficult conversations. They seek restoration with God while resisting restoration with people.
Sometimes setting things right means asking for forgiveness. Sometimes it means returning what was taken. Sometimes it means admitting you were wrong without defending yourself. Sometimes it means forgiving someone who will never apologize.
Maybe not every relationship can be restored, but every believer is called to have a heart that is willing to do what is right before God.
I’m still learning to navigate certain situations, but it does get better. Every time I choose to obey the Holy Spirit and make things right, God continues to give me grace. He is patient with me, and He is shaping my heart to become more like Christ.
Every day I’m so thankful for the Holy Spirit. He is always leading us, correcting us, strengthening us, and cheering us on toward victory.
When we choose obedience, we always win.
