“Allow God to deal with the enemy.”
Written By Ben Dankaka
There’s a saying that "revenge is a dish best served cold".
This statement implies that revenge
is more fulfilling when it’s carried out at an unexpected time. I strongly disagree
because this statement opposes what the Bible teaches. To take revenge against
your enemy is wrong, and the Bible condemns it.
In his letter to the Romans, Paul warns us “not to take revenge”, but
“leave room for God’s wrath” (Romans 12:19). That is, we are expected to leave
vengeance for God because whoever troubles us is actually fighting God, not us.
Allow God to deal with the enemy.
Recall what happened in the case between Peter and Herod. When Herod tried to kill Peter, God stepped in and rescued Peter by Himself because Herod was actually fighting God, not Peter. So, Peter acted rightly by not fighting back. He simply moved on. By that act, he left room for God’s wrath. Later, on a particular day, Herod was struck down with a blow by an angel. You might have been badly hurt by someone in the past. However, if God has already liberated you, move on and leave room for God’s wrath. God’s retribution is sweeter.
Prayer: Holy Father, I hand it over to you. Be the
Judge. Amen.
REFERENCES/FURTHER STUDY: Acts 12:17-24
All scripture quotations
are from the Holy Bible, New International Version.
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