CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
THE LIVING WATER (January- December, 2023)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE:vTuesday, August 8, 2023
TOPIC: DO NOT REVENGE!
MEMORISE
Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord (Romans 12:19).
READ:
Romans 12:17-21
[17]. Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
[19]. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
[20]. Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
[21]. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
EXPOSITION
Man is a social creature. Hence, the presence of people co- existing in the society. Animals do not have this nature. As we live together, we interact with one another. However, it is impossible to live together and interact without stepping on one another's toes. As iron sharpens iron, warmth and chopping off happen (cf. Prov. 27-17). In relationships, expect offence so that peradventure it comes, you would have built a large heart to contain it. However, our society is full of evils and ills, not only due to the massiveness of our sins, but also for the circuit of wrongdoings that is unbroken! Evil will continue to radiate except one decides to break it! As a child of God, you must resist the devil to put him to flight (Jas. 4:7), because he is our principal foe, with his lieutenants (1 Pet. 5:8). However, we are not to fight our supposed human enemies. Are you offended by someone? The Bible forbids you from taking laws into your hands (Matt. 5:39) or being vengeful.
Revenge has never yielded any good, for instance, Herodias case against John the Baptist (Matt. 14:6-10). What became of Absalom who vengefully murdered Amnon (2 Sam. 13:22ff)? Haman ended up killing himself because he wouldn't overlook Mordecai's supposed "arrogance" (Est. 7:10). Allow the Impartial Judge's justice to avail for you, like He promised. Do good to even your perceived enemy. Let not evil overcome your good; overcome evil with good.
SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:
CAC GHB 693
1. "Love him who's thy neighbour"
It is the Lord's command
He made Himself an example
By the way He loved us.
2. "Love him who's thy neighbour"
Whether in peace or war
He taught us to love all our foes,
Repay evil with good.
3. "Love him who's thy neighbour"
The Lord's voice trumpets still
So, all of us ought to prepare
To love all our neighbours.
4. "Love him who's thy neighbour"
And those living next door
Those that are in your neighbourhood
And all your enemies.
5. To love our neighbours as
Jesus Himself loved us
Jesus loved all His enemies
And blessed and prayed for them.
Amen.
PRAYER POINTS
1. O heavenly Father, fight for me; I rest my case in You.
2. Lord, expunge from me, the vengeful attitude.
3. Pray for CAC Olutimehin Region, our father in the Lord, the Superintendent, and its officers at the various levels, as led by the Spirit of God
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Isaiah 5:18-9:12
AUTHOR
CAC Worldwide
Remain blessed
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