Today's Word with Joel & Victoria

Keep doing the right thing. Don't take matters into your own hands. Let God be your vindicator, and in His time, the enemies you see today you will see no more. What was meant for your harm will be turned to your advantage. ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Today's Scripture He is no longer like a slave to you. He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother, especially to me. (Philemon 1:16, NLT) Show Mercy The apostle Paul was in a predicament. A slave named Onesimus had stolen from and run away from Philemon, and when he came to Paul, he gave his life to Christ. He had done something wrong, but he became a brother in the faith to both Paul and Philemon. Paul wrote a letter to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, asking Philemon to forgive him and receive him back as a brother rather than as a slave whom he had the legal right to send to prison. Would Philemon forgive him, or would he hold on to the hurt and anger? Sooner or later someone who did you wrong is going to show up at your door. You could be bitter and angry. That's a test. Are you holding a grudge and feeling vindictive? Or have you grown, have you come up higher, have you gotten past all the hurt to where you can show them mercy, where you can even bless your enemies? This is God seeing if you're ready to go to a new level. A Prayer for Today "Father, thank You for showing me Your mercy, Your kindness, and Your goodness over and over when I didn't begin to deserve it. Help me to have a heart that is free from being vindictive toward others who have done me wrong. Help me to pass the test and even bless my enemies. In Jesus' Name, Amen."   YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK You are Victorious! This book will help you see that the spirit of God within you is stronger than any obstacle you will ever face. God is working behind the scenes on your behalf. He is making a way where there seems to be no way. OUR THANKS FOR A GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT REQUEST YOURS NOW! > YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK You are Victorious! This book will help you see that the spirit of God within you is stronger than any obstacle you will ever face. God is working behind the scenes on your behalf. He is making a way where there seems to be no way. OUR THANKS FOR A GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT   REQUEST YOURS NOW! >   Follow Us       Share this email   © 2021 Joel Osteen Ministries  |  PRIVACY POLICY  |  TERMS OF USE

                                                           

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