Sometimes people can rub us the wrong way when they say and do things in an attempt to make us feel inferior, angry, guilty, jealous, etc. The first reaction is usually to say something. "Excuse me, what did you say?" we might ask. Before long, we are lured into a battle, where if we aren't too careful, we are name-calling, cursing, and wishing death be upon the person who has offended us.
As we learn more about our heavenly Father and draw near to him, he will show us that most things that people say and do is not worth a response. Think about Jesus enduring all of that trouble leading up to his hanging on the cross, yet he said nothing.
Sometimes we are slow to realize that Satan is attempting to draw us into a war--a battle of words, so that we look badly in the eyes of those who need a Savior. Why would the lost be interested in God when it is obvious that he doesn't seem to be doing too much for our bad attitudes?
There is indeed a time for battle, but we don't know when that is unless we are intuned to our Father. So the next time someone challenges you with a snide remark, a deep sigh, an eye roll, or a glare, remember that God sees all. Say to yourself, "Lord Jesus, you see what I am doing and you know the heart of that person who is acting negatively. Put more love in my heart. Speak a word to them. Use me as you see fit." Whatever you need to say to yourself to take your eyes off of the one who is offending you, do it. You never know when your blessing is right around the corner!
"Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.…" -- James 1:2-3
Nicholl McGuire shares other useful information on YouTube channel: nmenterprise7.
As we learn more about our heavenly Father and draw near to him, he will show us that most things that people say and do is not worth a response. Think about Jesus enduring all of that trouble leading up to his hanging on the cross, yet he said nothing.
Sometimes we are slow to realize that Satan is attempting to draw us into a war--a battle of words, so that we look badly in the eyes of those who need a Savior. Why would the lost be interested in God when it is obvious that he doesn't seem to be doing too much for our bad attitudes?
There is indeed a time for battle, but we don't know when that is unless we are intuned to our Father. So the next time someone challenges you with a snide remark, a deep sigh, an eye roll, or a glare, remember that God sees all. Say to yourself, "Lord Jesus, you see what I am doing and you know the heart of that person who is acting negatively. Put more love in my heart. Speak a word to them. Use me as you see fit." Whatever you need to say to yourself to take your eyes off of the one who is offending you, do it. You never know when your blessing is right around the corner!
"Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.…" -- James 1:2-3
Nicholl McGuire shares other useful information on YouTube channel: nmenterprise7.
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