Matthew 18:7
This is where we now see the reasoning behind Jesus’s words. Offences, meaning persecutions, temptations, trials, and such like, will be the lot of the believer. It is unavoidable. But, this does not excuse those who perpetrate these crimes. It also shows that Christians are not called to eradicate evil. This is God’s business, not ours. Evil will be with us. We are not to seek to destroy the perpetrators of evil. But, we are to be aware that evil will be judged.
Bible Reading: Daniel 7:1-9:27
Scripture Memory: 1 John 4:20 “If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hash not seen.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your wisdom in these matters. You will punish evil, not us. It is not our job to rid the word of evil. It is our job to inform the world of the Truth. If people choose not to believe, that is their choice. But, we will be persecuted just for trying to share that Truth. Lord, may we always depend upon You for strength. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a family that needs a new vehicle. Pray for many travelling for funerals. Pray for a man with kidney failure.
Journal Entry #13358