LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL BY PASTOR MENSA OTABIL THEME: OFFENCE DATE: TUESDAY JULY 8 If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were raising himself against me, I could hide from him. But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship as we walked with the throng at the house of God. Psalm 55:12-14 Betrayal is one of the most difficult test that we will ever face because it involves being wounded by someone we trust. Its hard not to become bitter when a friend or family member wounds us. It takes a lot of Christ-like grace to forgive a traitor. You have probably face the Judas Test yourself. We all work in the environment that is rife with betrayal, deception, duplication, and treachery. Perhaps you have been betrayed by your boss or a co-worker. Or perhaps somebody betrayed a confidence or stabbed you in the back. It may have ever been a member of your church - someone you trusted as a brother or a sister in Christ. The Judas kiss stings worse than a slap across the face. Almost every leader with worth his salt has experienced that sting at one time or another. Yet God is watching to see how we respond to the Judas Test. If we pass the test, He can then take us to the next level. If we fail, well probably have to repeat the test until we learn to forgive. The Judas Test is Gods graduate level course in faith, designed to reveal the truth about ourselves: Are we willing to trust Him enough to forgive the Judases in our lives? The Bible says in Romans 12:17-21, Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance in Mine, I will repay , says the Lord. Therefore if your enemyis hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Prayer: Ask the Lord for grace to forgive all who have offended you. Scriptural Reading: Psalm 55:12-23
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:20:59 +0000
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