FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 12:19–20: Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
This is one of the greatest principles you will find in the Word of God, yet it is the most difficult thing for a child of God to do. When somebody hits you on one cheek, it is difficult to turn the other cheek. We find it difficult not to hit back. But the minute you and I take the matter into our own hands and attempt to work the thing out by hitting back as hard as we can, we have taken the matter out of God’s control, and we are no longer walking by faith. God is saying to us, “You walk by faith with Me, and let Me handle the matter for you, because I will handle it in a just manner. If this person has injured you, I’ll take care of him.” You and I can turn these matters over to the Lord, and we ought to do that. I can tell you what to do, but I confess that I find it most difficult to do myself. But there have been one or two times when I have turned it over to the Lord. I am amazed at how well He handled it. He does much better than me. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. Matthew 5:44
Application: I think the Holy Spirit has already showed you who to pray for. So pray!
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
Why fight back, when He is willing to do all the fighting for you.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty…Proverbs 16:32
Dear Father, I surrender all my fears and frustrations to you. Forgive me. Fill me.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43, pp. 80–81). Nashville.
