Words of Encouragement
July - 17 - 2005
Vengeance is an awful and painful way to respond to those who we feel have wronged us. The LORD is our assurance of just rewards. Leave it to him. Escalating vindictiveness only leads to broken people and to broken lives. Worse yet, it leads to broken character.
The Scripture reading today is from Romans 12:17-19.
17 Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
18 If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
19 Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God : for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.
Let us go to our heavenly Father in prayer.
Through your Spirit, Abba Father, please empower us to be patient for you to right injustices committed against us. Please help us to be more concerned about the salvation of those who may have wronged us than are about getting even. Please give us more of a heart like your Son, Jesus.
In whose name we pray.
Amen.