Precious Moments That Count For EternitySample

Overcoming Evil with Good My motto has always been, ‘When someone slaps you, hit them right back! If anyone has caused me harm, then vengeance is truly mine!’ I’ve never wanted the vengeance of God, as He’s gentle, kind and patient. Absolutely unlike me. But, as we allow the Spirit of God entry into our lives, He does change us. His goodness overtakes us. It did, to me. His love is a miraculous power, that makes us do good, in spite of evil being done to us. I’ve experienced that time and again. There are times I would have wanted to hurt and harm people that harmed me, but God convicted me with His love and I’ve been miraculously overwhelmed with love and compassion for them. It’s not in our natural capacity to do good to those who hurt us. But it’s not just a command from the Bible, God expects us to live it practically, from our hearts. And it’s easy. His goodness toward our evil, fleshly nature and selfishness is demonstrated in our lives, every day that we live with Jesus. But without your consent I wanted to do nothing, that your good deed might not be by compulsion, as it were, but voluntary. (Philemon 1:14) So, it’s not just a mandate that God’s given us to do good but something that is practically possible, if we renew ourselves with the mind of Christ, and are transformed by His Spirit and washed in His blood. We are able to do ‘all things’ through Christ who strengthens us. Prayer Lord, this day I bless those (name them) who meant and did me harm, insulted me, and hurt me. I will look for every opportunity to do good to them, as I reflect and display Your love and likeness that has filled me. Amen.