BLESSING: Repay evil with blessing and you will be blessed - 1 Peter 3:9

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:8-9

GOSPEL TRUTH:

• "For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13
• "But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." Luke 6:27-28
• "Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you." Proverbs 20:22
• "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Prayer & Praise:
Lord Jesus, I admit that this scripture seems impossible for me. When I'm wronged or attacked, my instinctive reaction is to be vengeful, lashing out and repaying evil with evil. It is only by Your amazing example and the Holy Spirit's power that I can find the strength to love and pray for individuals who do me wrong. Thank You for showing such great mercy and undeserved forgiveness toward sinners who hated You, mocked You, and crucified You. Holy Spirit, please teach me this day to be more like Jesus if I am hated, persecuted, cursed at, or mistreated by others for being a Christian. Let the peace of Christ rule my heart and remind me that by demonstrating His character to bless wrongdoers, I will receive a blessing that surpasses anything I can ask for or imagine. I pray in the mighty name of Christ Jesus.