VENGENCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY,' SAYS THE LORD

 

Why should we study Bible prophecy? It changes the way we live. After all, God did not give us prophecy to scare us but to prepare us. Watch how today in my message, “Your Password to Unlocking Revelation.” Harvest at Home » Saturday, January 30, 2021 Let God Handle It LISTEN   “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 Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the great British preacher, said, “Let us go to Calvary to learn how we may be forgiven; and then let us linger there to learn how we may forgive.” We need God’s forgiveness because we have sinned against Him. And as we spend time at the cross of Calvary, we’ll learn more about forgiving others. We all get hurt in life.  Husbands are going to hurt wives.  Wives are going to hurt husbands.  Parents are going to hurt children, and children are going to hurt parents.  Friends are going to hurt friends.  That is just human nature, and it happens both intentionally and unintentionally. Maybe you’re thinking, “But you don’t know how deeply I’m wounded.” Look at what God has done for you.  A forgiven person should be a forgiving person.  And if you aren’t a forgiving person, then I have to wonder how much you know of the forgiveness of God. If you’re a true follower of Jesus, then you should obey the Lord in this area.  When you don’t forgive, you’re not only disobeying Scripture, but you’re essentially taking the place of God Himself. When you decide to hold back your mercy, forgiveness, and love, then basically you’re saying, “I will repay” instead of leaving it in the hands of God. Let God take care of it. The Bible says,  “For it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord” (Romans 12:19 NKJV). Let the Lord settle those accounts.  Be willing to forgive. Don’t take vengeance.  Don’t pay back. Extend forgiveness. We’d better learn how to forgive, because if we don’t, it will eat us up on the inside.  We’ll get hearts that are hard and filled with bitterness. Is there someone who has hurt you or wronged you? It’s time to forgive. Share this today:     A Rush of Hope DVD Receive a copy for your gift of support today » It was our most successful evangelistic event in history, and now you can own it on DVD! A Rush of Hope, our very first cinematic crusade, features vignettes from top Christian movies, performances from for King & Country and Jeremy Camp, as well as a clear gospel presentation from Pastor Greg Laurie. Donate today and receive the DVD, digital streaming access, and materials to host your very own watch party. Copyright © 2021 by Harvest Ministries. All rights reserved. Harvest Ministries exists with your support to Know God and Make Him Known. If you would like, you can update your preferences. This email may be considered an advertising or promotional email. Harvest Ministries with Greg Laurie P.O. Box 4000, Riverside, CA 92514-4000 Phone: 1-800-821-3300