October 28, 2013

Today you should read: Judges 9

Treachery…lies…treason…murder – great way to start a morning! J  All jokes aside, all of us have a wicked heart.

The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked.  Who really knows how bad it is?  Jeremiah 17:9

As you know, this is because of the sin that lives in it – we got that from Adam (Romans 5:12).  The only thing that can modify a heart is Jesus.  When we meet Him and allow Him to change us, His Spirit moves in and then our heart becomes new.

God knows our hearts – and He’s the One in charge of all things.  He’s the great Balancing Agent.

But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives.  I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.  Jeremiah 17:10

Revenge is an ugly green monster that will destroy families, friends, and even worse you!  Leave the revenge to God – He’s the One who can handle it.

Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord.  Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them.  If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.  In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.”Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Romans 12:19-21

Have you allowed thought of revenge to dominate your thinking?  Are you scheming and planning how to get someone back for something they’ve done to you?  Stop it!  Let go of it and live in the peace that comes from knowing that God is in charge.  He’s got it and He’s able to take care of it.

Posted by: Tim Parsons