Wisdom Trusting God To Make The Right Call

 When we see those with evil plans prosper, we often wonder why God would allow them to do so. We hear stories about slum landlords who fail to keep their buildings clean and safe and do not seem to care about the well-being of their tenants.  God is not pleased when people behave like this. People think that God does not see, but He does, and He will be the righteous judge of the motives and actions of each person. 

 Evil actions are the result of lack of care for others. Sometimes we look the other way when someone needs help. The wisdom that Jesus gives is to, “Love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and love our neighbour as ourselves.” Instead of this, we pray and seek to get what is best for us and for our own use.  The Bible teaches us to use whatever gifts God gives to do good and share with others and promises that we will reap what we sow. Do we want to reap a harvest of wickedness or a harvest of good? 

 Many of us in recovery still suffer from unforgiveness towards those who have harmed us. We do not seem to be able to let go of vengeful thoughts.  This causes us to be tied to the painful event like an elephant tied to a stake and we remain restricted by the pain we could easily be freed from. The wise person lets go of their unforgiveness and turns their offenders over to God who is the wisest judge and will take the right action in all situations. 

Don’t rejoice when your enemies fall; don’t be happy when they stumble. For the Lord will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them. (Proverbs 24:17-18 NLT)

Prayer: Gracious God, Please fill my heart with Your love and give me the desire to forgive those who have harmed me.   Set me free from all that hinders my new life with You.  Amen

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