Dearly Beloved,
LET GOD DEAL WITH HIM
“Abishai said to David, ‘Today God has given your enemy into your hands. Now
let me pin him to the ground with one thrust of my spear; I won't strike him
twice.’ But David said to Abishai, ‘Don't destroy him! Who can lay a hand on
the LORD's anointed and be guiltless? As surely as the LORD lives,’ he said,
‘the LORD himself will strike him; either his time will come and he will die,
or he will go into battle and perish’” (1 Samuel 26:8-10 NIV).
How would you treat your perceived enemy if you have the opportunity of dealing
with him? Would you treat him as he has been treating you? Alternatively, would
you let him go scot-free and allow God to deal with him in God’s own way and
time?
King Saul was a sworn enemy of David. He spent most of his time looking for a
way to kill David. However, twice, David had opportunities of killing Saul, but
he did not do so (see 1 Samuel 24, 26). David’s followers could not understand
why he would not take the golden opportunities to exterminate his arch enemy and
become the king of Israel. David preferred to let God deal with Saul rather than
avenging for himself. God did deal with Saul in His own time and His own way,
and David eventually became the king of Israel in place of Saul.
Many people would not do such a thing - to let a perceived enemy continue to
have his way, especially when they have the opportunity of getting even with
such enemy. It is natural to get rid of one’s perceived enemy, but, it is
contrary to the New Testament teachings. Consider this: “Do not repay anyone
evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is
possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take
revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: ‘It is
mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord. On the contrary: ‘If your
enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In
doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.’ Do not be overcome by
evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:17-21 NIV. See also Matthew
5:44; Luke 27-28; 23:34; Romans 12:14; 1 Corinthians 4:12-13; 1 Peter 3:9). It
takes spiritual maturity to
follow such teachings and really allow God to deal with one’s perceived
enemies in God’s way and God’s time.
Do not have it in mind to get even with your perceived enemy. Let God deal with
him. God will do so in His own way and in His own time. He will indeed vindicate
you. Like David, you will laugh last and testify to the goodness of God over
your life.
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).

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I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will

have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted

in my body, whether by life or by death. FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST

AND TO DIE IS GAIN (Philippians 1:20-21, NIV).




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