Vengeance

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it[a] to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19, ESV

It is impossible to listen to God’s word and not get inspired. I once heard a speaker say something that rang so true: God’s word is like taking medicine. You don’t know how it works but it works. When you listen, He ministers to your heart. I was listening to Psalm 27 where David says the Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.

What an amazing assurance we have! God will protect us and our enemies will stumble and fall! We do not have to do anything to our enemies because we are covered by the blood of Jesus and follow His commands. We are shielded and protected. Now that does not mean we will not have problems. We know that David was attacked on every hand and had to run and hide from King Saul, but God kept Saul from killing David. The truth is God had King Saul killed. God put King Saul in David’s hands many times. David could have actually killed him but he refused to lay a hand on his enemy!

We can be so hurt, frustrated, angry and broken because of what someone has done to us that it blinds us toward seeking revenge. But God says vengeance is mine (Romans 12:19). How good it is to be reminded that God is our deliverer. At times it may seem like God is taking an awfully long time to bring vengeance, the Israelites waited 400 years but God delivered them with a mighty hand and the whole world learned who He was. Many times when God delivers us from our enemy it is not about us and our desires. We may just be the vessel God uses to draw millions to know His name. It is funny, we are always asking God to use us and when He brings the assignment we cry for deliverance. I know that it does not always feel gods but we have to trust God at His word. He has a plan that is not just working for us but to draw the lost souls to Him.

Father,

We all want to be used by you but at times the assignment is not always as we would like. We seek discernment and wisdom as you bring us through times of difficulty for your purpose. We love you God and we give you glory in Jesus name, Amen!

Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11

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