Vengeance is His

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you." James 4:10

If you are like most human beings, there are some people who you just don't mesh well with, and frankly, that's okay. People come from all walks of life with an array of colorful personalities. It's only natural to bump heads once in a while. Then, there are people who are just plain "enemies." Most of us have a certain person or group of people that come to mind when we hear the word "enemy." Whoever they are, or whatever they did, they hurt you pretty badly. After the pain comes the anguish. That bitterness takes root and you become ravenous for revenge.

Wanting revenge is a natural response to being hurt. It's part of our sinful nature. However, God forbids seeking revenge in Romans 12:19 saying, "Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, '''Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord."'

I know that I have personally tried to get revenge several times just to have it all blow back up in my face. My husband, on the other hand, is the most patient person I have ever met. He really believes in holding God to his promise. I have seen enemy after enemy crushed without him doing a single thing but loving them. God always honors the humble in spirit. The next time you want to lash back out at someone, or even begin to consider seeking revenge, pray for God to help you be patient, and remember to cling to his promise. God could do more damage to an enemy than you ever could. Vengeance is his!