February 24, 2026

Become a Loving Sacrifice Part 6

Romans 12:17-21 The Living Bible

“Never pay back evil for evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honest clear through. Don’t quarrel with anyone. Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible.

Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God, for He has said that He will repay those who deserve it, don’t take the law into your own hands. Instead, feed your enemy if he is hungry. If he is thirsty give him something to drink and you will be “heaping coals of fire on his head.” In other words, he will feel ashamed of himself for what he has done to you. Don’t let evil get the upper hand but conquer evil by doing good!”

Since you are followers of Jesus, become like Him. Strive to be perfect as He is alone is perfect! If someone hits you, turn the other cheek! “Remember that vengenance is mine and I will repay it!” saith the Lord!

Rather live in peace with each other, do not retaliate. Let go of your anger and trust in divine justice! God sees all that happens, give it to Jesus, let it go and He will bless you for it.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit, I ask that those who have hurt me, rejected me, and humiliated me for Your Name, that You and You alone, will repay them for it!

Lord, humble me. They don’t know what they are saying or doing as they are blind and cannot see the LOVE that You have for them. Allow me to show YOUR LOVE by turning the other cheek, no matter how much they have mistreated Your Servant!

Allow me to Feed them Your Holy Word.

Allow me to Give them the Drink of Your Forgiveness, Salvation and Love.

Allow me to Clothe them with Your Cloak so that they too can be covered by Your Mercy.

Remind me not to repay evil for evil, but to do Good always. Only by giving it to YOU alone, will I see You in action and through that action then I can minister to them.

It is hard to forgive but I leave that to You alone, for it is You, only You, that can change hearts. Let me be Your instrument for forgiveness, love and mercy, even to those I don’t think deserve it. Change my heart so that I can love them also, mirror my heart to reflect You and not myself.

AMEN!