Jesus is constantly telling his disciples how much it will cost them to follow Him. He tells them it will cost them everything, even their lives. Yet there is one thing he asks of his followers that may even be more costly than that- forgiveness. Exactly what do we mean when we talk about forgiveness? What does it entail? Is forgiveness even fair? What about that relationship? What if I don’t want to? What if they don’t deserve it? All these questions are complex and have a profound impact on the way we live our day-to-day lives. More than that, forgiveness gives us a chance to know God in ways we couldn’t without that experience. It may be costly, but it is God’s heart for his people.