Good Evening Everyone!
I hope you are all doing well this evening! It is officially Thanksgiving break and I am very thankful and grateful! Friends, I want to share something with you that has been weighing on my heart today. When I woke up this morning, I checked the news headlines and the first headline to catch my attention was there was a terrorist attack in Israel. Now if you haven't already noticed, Israel and the Jewish people have a special place in my heart so when I saw this news, it broke my heart. I heard the details of the attack and all I could see was so much hatred to these innocent people that were targeted. Friends, I just want to say that hatred and getting even is never the answer. It always leaves someone hurt and wounded. This is not God's way, it is the way of the enemy. Hatred, bitterness, jealousy, and envy will always leave you empty and miserable. So you may be asking, "So what is the answer?" The answer is God's love.
How can we love others if we do not have the love of God dwelling within our hearts? It is impossible to love others without having the love of God. I am reminded of 1 Peter chapter 4 verse 8, it says, "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." Friends, really ponder this scripture for a moment. Love covers over a multitude of sins. This says a lot, God's love has so much power that it can cover every sin as if it never happened. Think about it, this what Jesus did on the cross. He loved us so much that it covered all of our sins; past, present, and future. Once we are forgiven, our sins are no longer remembered because of His love. If His love has this kind of power, aren't we supposed to forgive our brother and sister who have done us wrong, offended us, etc?
Yes, we most certainly are, otherwise how can our sins be forgiven? Our sins cannot be forgiven unless we forgive those who have done us wrong. As I said at the beginning, bitterness, getting even, and hatred will never get us anywhere except a miserable life. Hatred is never the way only God's love. God's love can unite and bring us closer and open the door to be understanding toward one another. Friends, please if you have any hatred, bitterness, or unforgiveness toward anyone, I ask that you would ask God to help forgive those who have done you wrong. Life is much too short and eternity is such a long time, please do not make a foolish mistake by believing the enemy that you are getting even with anyone. Make the wise choice and forgive, your soul and your body will thank you.
You will feel such a release that you have not known before and God will give you peace. Let Him take care of your enemies for vengence is His not ours. Let Him take care of your battles and you will find out that He will win on your behalf every time. I pray that this post has encouraged you and enlightened you on the power of God's precious love. May He help you in every area of your life. May God bless you and keep you. Shalom! Until next time!
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