If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you. Proverbs 25:21-22 Every person will have at least one enemy. There will always be at least one person who... Continue Reading →
Matthew 10:17-18 Persecuted To Be A Witness
Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. Matthew 10:17-18 Jesus is telling the disciples that they will be persecuted. The people will hand them... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 29:7 Praying For The Enemy
Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper. Jeremiah 29:7 Going into exile was a difficult thing for the Israelites of Judah to do. As they are going into exile, God now... Continue Reading →
Psalm 59:11 Do Not Kill Them
But do not kill them, Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might uproot them and bring them down. Psalm 59:11 Saul had sent men to kill David and David cried out to God for help. He was trusting God to deliver him from his enemies. In asking God for help, David... Continue Reading →
2 Samuel 16:11-12 Ignoring The Curses Of Others
David then said to Abishai and all his officials, "My son, my own flesh and blood, is trying to kill me. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone; let him curse, for the LORD has told him to. It may be that the LORD will look upon my misery and restore to me... Continue Reading →