March 14, 2025

Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. In the following seven chapters of Ezekiel, he prophesies against Israel's enemies. When God corrects us, it is loving, but when he corrects others for oppressing His children, especially those who reject Him and seek after fake gods, it is wrath! When someone hurts me or my family, I seethe with anger and desire to lash out against them with revenge. However, that's not the best idea because who can cause more harm to them than God? Rather than take things into your own hands, pray that you might see the outcome of His vengeance. Now remember, seeing it may not be part of God's plan, but it would sure feel good to know that the pain they caused us doesn't go unpunished. You can be sure that even if you don't get to witness God's vengeance on your behalf, there will be consequences for their actions against you. Cry out to God and allow Him to relieve your anger. Ask Him for justice. He is loving and will calm your anger and soothe your pain. Don't forget, He wants your enemy to turn away from evil and seek Him, too, and turn to His Son, our Savior, Jesus, and come under His covering. At the time, we may wish they burn in hell for the rest of their lives, but we don't understand that kind of pain and should never want that for anyone. The best revenge is to see them turn themselves around and come to know the Lord, which will make things better for everyone.

And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them. Ezekiel 25:17