ROMANS 12:18. “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” PEACEABLE. How does Christ show that He loves me? Is it because I deserve it or what He sees? No; really He loves me as a result of His grace And I am to respond to others as one in His place.
It would not be right for me to pick and choose It is not my right to decide who will win or lose. God expects me to pass on what I have to others, Whether they are strangers or enemies; sisters or brothers.
If something has hurt me and made me mad, Rather than going around with a face that is sad – Forgive any hurt; leave that person to the Lord – Go on with my life and just live as I should.
Reconciliation follows forgiveness; and that an act of choice Retaliation will hurt me as much as my enemy’s voice, So, I must deal with my feelings before dealing with issues – And leave a good “Gospel taste” rather than lose the mission.
“O God, I am thankful that Thou hast preserved me from making a lot of enemies. It must be that Thou art watching over me some way to keep this from happening. I know there are those who speak against me and the work I do, but in Thine own way; Thou hast kept them from ever confronting me personally. If the time ever comes when I have to be confronted, please prepare me ahead of time so that I can respond genuinely as this chapter tells me to. Thou art my God and I trust Thee unreservedly, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”