God’s Word for Today - 26 May 2024
Romans 12:19 KJV — Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Reflection on God’s Word for Today - 26 May 2024
It is quite natural for human beings to seek to avenge any perceived wrongdoing against them. That’s just in the nature of those who are descended from Adam and Eve. It is the adamic DNA we all carry in us. We take an eye for an eye, and if possible, we even take both eyes including the whole head. We talk about disproportionate response when we pretend to be magnanimous. Our faulty legal systems often justify such deeds while we shout about people not taking the law in their own hands. But a follower of Christ must not be conformed to this anti-God behaviour. Jesus teaches that we must be ready to turn the other cheek rather than respond in like manner. To turn the other cheek is to exercise total self-control and that requires much inner strength which comes through the Holy Spirit alone. Submit to Him today and let Jehovah fight for you.
Pray: Holy Spirit my Enabler, I receive strength from You to not avenge myself, but to let You fight for me. #Mok