Romans 12:19 “Never
take your own revenge, beloved, but [a]leave room for the wrath of God, for it
is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.´(NAS)
Some say that revenge is a dish best served cold. But the Bible tells us to
avoid the temptation of seeking revenge. At some point in time, we have
all been wronged in some manner. Whether we were the butt of a prank; cheated
by a friend or the victim of identity theft and fraud; once we find or figure
out how we have been duped the next thought is usually about how we can get
back at the culprits. Jesus in his treatment of Judas Iscariot gives us a good
example of how to react when we are treated in less than honorable ways.
Although he was fully aware of the schemes and motivations of Judas, Jesus
still permitted him to remain as one of the inner circle of disciples. He had a
purpose to fulfill. We waste precious time and energy worrying and
working on how to get back at perpetrators and soon we find that the people
whom we seek vengeance upon have gone on with their lives and do not even have
a shred of regret or remorse for what they have done.
“Can’t nobody do me like Jesus, can’t nobody do me like the Lord.” This is
often said about how just trusting in Christ can heal a grieving heart or make
a life more tolerable just by being under the mantle of Christ. I’d like
to do another arrangement on this ole familiar tune. When it comes to
vengeance and satisfaction – “Can’t nobody get them like Jesus; can’t nobody
get them like the Lord.”
Stay focused on what God has in your destiny. Stay on your plan; work
your ministry; study for your classes; advance on your job; love your family;
care for your elders; and let God handle those who have the nerve to mistreat
you.
Every day is a good
day it is up to us to make it a GREAT power-filled day. Be blessed! Dr.
JoAnn
Good lesson. We recently had an appliance repair man literally STEAL a part from our washer and disappear. After many phone calls, unanswered, I accepted the reality that this evil act actually occurred. I contemplated all the legal ways I could damage this man's reputation. It was tiring and unsettling. I decided then, to let go and let God knowing that the fellow will reap what he does AND that God will deal with him. I immediately regained my peace of mind! And now I am enjoying a brand new, affordable, state on the art washer that was on sale- just for me! Releasing all my plans for revenge freed me to see the situation in a different light. God is Good!! And I'm praying for the thief!!
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