June 2025
I want to continue from last month by giving additional clarification and hopefully understanding of why forgiveness that leads to resentment and bitterness is not God’s way or plan for us. When we walk around with resentment because we’re not able, or don’t understand why the Lord commands us to forgive, we’re really saying or acting like we know better than God.
But the Bible reminds us that it’s not our job to worry about justice. Romans 12:19 says, “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord” (NIV). Who has a better arsenal to repay, you or God? Who can settle the score better, you or God? I think God! If I have to choose whether I’m going to get back at someone or let God be the God of justice, I’m going to let God do His thing. I’m going to choose to leave it to God.
Tribute to Robert "Chief" Franklin
June 4, 1966 - March 18, 2021