Text: Genesis 44:4(KJV)
And
when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his
steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto
them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?
Friends, we
have a nature to retaliate evil for evil by reason of our human attitude. But,
as believers who are Christ like, the old nature is exchanged to a new
personality that makes it very easy to pay good for evil. Yes, we can see from
the scripture above Joseph rewarded evil done to him by his brethren with good.
They betrayed and sold him to slavery but he paid them back with good. Romans 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but
overcome evil with good. This can only be possible with the mind
that is in Christ Jesus that makes us to fill our hearts with love even when we
are mistreated. Therefore, we should not allow revenge or holding grudges to
men that has hot us in the past to keep us down. But, we should see the past as
past and pay good for evil. 1Peter3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for
railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that
ye should inherit a blessing
Interestingly, whenever we are wronged we should learn to seek the
mind of God in that matter as it is away forward that frees us and even the
opponent. It is a life Christ that gives us the liberty to forgive and render
good for evil, so yield to the fruit of the spirit of love today. Luke 6:27-28 - But I say
unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless
them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Hence, we
should reflect Christ in all as Jesus thought us to love and pray for our
enemies as it is a way out of any form of bondage today in Jesus name.
PRAYER POINT:
1. Oh Lord, may
we not allow the darkness of hatred to rule our hearts but a genuine heart to
pay good in place of evil doings today in Jesus name
Action Quote: Remember,
paying goods for evil is not a sign of weakness rather a display of godly
strength.
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