1 Peter 3:8-9 (NKJV) 8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
When we return love for evil and can be a blessing to someone that has treated us badly or spoken negatively about us, this shows that God’s compassion, tenderness, and mercy are moving very strongly in us.
Those 3 things functioning in us will confirm that our focus is no longer on ourselves, but on pleasing God. Our focus is no longer on getting someone back or thinking we have to be right, but on knowing the right thing to do in that moment , and doing it, even while faced with evil.
God’s mercy being shown in the right time is what touches the hearts of men, women, and children.
If we want to walk in the blessings of God, let these verses penetrate so deeply in us that we won’t think twice when the opportune time arises. We will be willing and honored to take that moment to let God’s love and His light shine brightly through the things we do and say.
Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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