You know Abner son of Ner; he came to deceive you and observe your movements and find out everything you are doing.”
From what we know of Abner, he was deceitful. He would play whichever side would benefit him. After pledging allegiance to Saul's son, he goes to David and pledges allegiance. David was openly willing to forgive Abner, but some of David's men were not so forgiving. They killed Abner and David publicly chastises them and honors Abner as a fallen warrior. Forgiveness is always the right thing to do. God forgives us of our sins time after time after time.
Lord, thank you for forgiving us. Please help us to forgive others. Amen.
Showing posts with label revenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label revenge. Show all posts
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Monday, June 13, 2016
Psalm 7:9 - End the violence
Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure - you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.
God always seems to give me the right verse at the right moment. This verse in Psalm 7 speaks directly to the heart of Americans today. Vengeance is God's, not ours, so we don't ask for revenge. We ask for the violence to end and to feel secure. God loves every person and knows their mind and heart.
Lord, thank you for making me feel secure and knowing each of us, inside and out. Please bring to an end the violence of the wicked. Amen.
God always seems to give me the right verse at the right moment. This verse in Psalm 7 speaks directly to the heart of Americans today. Vengeance is God's, not ours, so we don't ask for revenge. We ask for the violence to end and to feel secure. God loves every person and knows their mind and heart.
Lord, thank you for making me feel secure and knowing each of us, inside and out. Please bring to an end the violence of the wicked. Amen.
Monday, May 23, 2016
2 Thessalonians 1:6 - Not a quick pay back
God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you
Paul is talking to the Thessalonian Christians who have been enduring persecution and trials. This passage sounds kind of vengeful and angry, but I think there is more to it. First, that trouble being paid back will be for those who do not know God or obey Christ. (v. 8) They will receive everlasting destruction when the Lord returns, (v. 9,10) This trouble is not a quick payback for being mean to you. Now, what if this person becomes a follower of Christ or is a follower of Christ? They will be forgiven and, as their brother or sister in Christ, we need to forgive them, for their sake and ours.
Lord, thank you for forgiving us and assuring us of your justice. Please help us to be patient and wait for your justice. Amen.
Paul is talking to the Thessalonian Christians who have been enduring persecution and trials. This passage sounds kind of vengeful and angry, but I think there is more to it. First, that trouble being paid back will be for those who do not know God or obey Christ. (v. 8) They will receive everlasting destruction when the Lord returns, (v. 9,10) This trouble is not a quick payback for being mean to you. Now, what if this person becomes a follower of Christ or is a follower of Christ? They will be forgiven and, as their brother or sister in Christ, we need to forgive them, for their sake and ours.
Lord, thank you for forgiving us and assuring us of your justice. Please help us to be patient and wait for your justice. Amen.
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