A reminder for
today
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest
in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live
peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give
place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the
Lord. (Romans 12:17-19)
One of the hardest thing for most of us is to live
peacefully with everyone around us. Especially in today’s world where
everything is one huge urgency. Everyone is always in a hurry and no one has a
moment of time for other. So, the obvious happens and people clash in the midst
of their haste and this results in quarrels. Or a difference of opinions can
result in an argument. The fact is that most of us are quick to anger and in most
cases say or do something rather ridiculous.
What Paul writes here in Romans 12 is vital to the life we
should live and display as Christians to the world around us. I am thinking as I
write that the last week I have focussed so much on the way we should treat
other, I am beginning to sound like a teacher. In retrospect it is still
imperative that we understand the importance of what we show to the world. It is
also vital that we keep the focus on love so that we will not try to repay evil
with evil.
Paul makes another important statement when he says that we should
not avenge ourselves, but we should leave vengeance for the Lord. He refers to Deuteronomy
32:35: To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide
in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the
things that shall come upon them make haste.
So, today my challenge is that you will live in peace with
everyone around you and share that peace by reacting in a peaceful way to all
your challenges.
Lord, fill us with your Spirit and guide us through this
day. Give us the wisdom to do the right thing and bring glory to your name. in Jesus
name.
Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers
