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Don’t Say It

By Brad Henry

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Have you ever tried to do the right things but got blind-sided from someone else’s agenda? Have you ever put your heart and soul into a project only for someone else to step in and take the credit? Have you ever been unjustly accused? If so, you are in good company.

"When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly." 1 Peter 2:23 NIV

Jesus could have stopped all the insults, pain, and suffering with one call to his angels who would have wiped out everything and everyone. But if He had done that, we would have lost the chance to be saved. Jesus took the punishment (that we deserved) in order to sacrifice Himself so we could be saved with those who believe in Him.

If we were to go toe-to-toe with people who hurl insults and mock our integrity, we would lose a chance to minister to them. Usually these people are in the dark and don't know the Lord. Our sole purpose here on earth is not to get more money in our bank account and build our careers to great heights. Our mission, once we are saved, is to be a light to others.

If you have been in the work force for awhile, you know by now that it isn’t us who builds our success. God either has His hand on it and it grows or He takes it off for a time and it falters. Do not let your pride let you think that you are the one who built a successful anything. Then when insults come, we won’t hurl any back.

"Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly".

Let’s pray that we would have the faith to not strike back; to know that God will use us in a mighty way when we don't let our pride ruin our testimony. This is what Jesus would do. He would pray for those who persecute him. There are many in this world who have no clue of eternity and Jesus.

Wouldn't it be a shame if we let our pride get in the way of helping others come to know the Lord? In the whole scheme of things we are just as bad as everyone else; so don't judge others or think of ways to get back at someone. If you are saved, you didn't deserve it and you can't earn it; but God saw fit to save you. That’s God's grace.

That alone should be enough.

The next time things seem out of control - Pray
The next time people hurl insults at you- Pray for them
The next time pride rears its ugly head - Pray for calmness of spirit
The next time you think everyone is against you - Think of the cross

Have a great day and don't worry, Jesus knows what is going on and will always right injustice. Check your pride at the Cross.

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Brad HenryBrad Henry is ADD and Dyslexic. He was told he was stupid and would not make it in the world. God had other plans. Jesus gave Brad the gift to write. Brad’s 3rd Book Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re A Failure was released December, 2011. It is a book of hope when everything and everyone has given up on you. You can read more of God's saving grace and power at The Ultimate Decision.

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annette Jan 12, 2014 at 10:53 pm  
i am sooo grateful for this message and is a wonderful way to be reminded in the beginning of the year so we
can keep our focus on God and his grace and favor over
our lives.
Ken Jan 2, 2014 at 7:17 am  
Jonathan,

I enjoyed your devotional yesterday. I too am a contributor of a devotional to CBN reading plan (Aug 2). What blessed me was the blog I wrote yesterday and your devotional almost looked like we had shared notes. Godliness with contentment must be what God is saying. My ... View More..
ana Jan 1, 2014 at 1:26 pm  
thanks for this great message and uplifting for me GOD bless
Bobbie Jan 1, 2014 at 1:18 pm  
Praise God that "WE" have entered into a New Year ! For I know that many didn't see the New Year come in. I pray that they new Jesus Christ. I grateful for this message, and it is a good one. I pray that all who are God's children will walk real close with Him. For our time is near. Now is... View More..
Michael Jan 1, 2014 at 9:23 am  
In 2014 I will strive to build a deeper relationship with God. These devotions will help me do just that. These posts are helping me grow as a Christian. Thank you!
stonewall Jan 1, 2014 at 8:46 am  
Ever content in our position as children of the most high God, but ever seeking to be all we can be and the best we can be in his service and as a reflection of Him. I've learned that setting my eyes on the goal and resting my heart in Him to achieve it is a perpetual and challenging balance.&#1... View More..
Jay Rodd Jan 1, 2014 at 8:38 am  
Contentment, not complacency. Inertia is a concept that involves moving bodies, as well as motionless ones. A body in motion tends to stay in motion. Paul relates how he learned to be content. He also spoke of pressing on the a goal. And to all those who read my post, Happy New Year. It will be if l... View More..
Titus Chemazo Jan 1, 2014 at 8:24 am  
Thank you Jonathan for this msg and happy and blessed 2014,you are 100% right when you teach us to be content. Lack of contentment leads us to live outside the will of God for us.1Thessalonians5vs18 teaches us to be thankful in all circumstances because that is the will of God for us that belong to ... View More..
mamiadjoa Jan 1, 2014 at 6:30 am  
Thank you Jonathan. What a message to start our year. We certainly must know who we are in Him. We are priests and kings. We are joint heirs with Christ. He has given us the power. 
Thank you Lord Jesus.

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