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Living Right When Wronged
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And Saul sought to pin David to the wall with the spear, but he eluded Saul, so that he struck the spear into the wall. And David fled and escaped that night. 1 Samuel 19:10 ESV
Saul was jealous of David, filled with rage. Completely consumed by it, he even attempted murder, but David evaded him and left the city. Saul became an evil man, and though he refused to kill all the Amalekites when the Lord asked him to (1Sam 15:9), he was fine with completely wiping out the Lords priests along with their families and livestock (1Sam 22:19).
Once when David literally caught Saul with his trousers down, the men with him in the cave were excited and thought this was a gift from God, but David spared him (1Sam 24:4). Another time David and Abishai crept up on Saul while he was sleeping and took his spear. Abishai wanted to finish the job and pin Saul to the ground, saying, I will not have to strike him twice (1Sam 26:8).
Time after time, David was given the opportunity to kill Saul, but he refrained. David was a better man and because of the calling on his life, would not stoop to Sauls level. David had killed thousands of men in battle, including Goliath. He was certainly not afraid of Saul. David wanted to do the right thing. He wanted to please God and would not harm the one that God had anointed. He just waited, and the day came when God made it right. David became the king.
Dont stoop to your enemies' level. Because of the calling on your life you need to take the high ground. In time, God will make it right. Two wrongs will never equal right, but right will always be right. God sees the things that you are going through and He has an amazing memory. Gods delay is not His denial.
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Lissy Verghese
Thank you dear Pastor for the message!
May 15, 2015
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Susan P
"He has an amazing memory. God's delay is not His denial." His timing is far above mine, for sure. This helps me remember that He has not rejected or abandoned me.
May 15, 2015
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Martin Snyder
I am reminded of Isaiah 40:31. It is on my coffee cup and on the plaque hanging above my desk. It is also permanently etched on my brain. The bigger the picture, the longer it takes to set all the dominoes in place before they can be set in motion. Like it or not, He knows what He's doing, "wait for it..."
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Martin Snyder
Indeed
May 15, 2015
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Martin Snyder
You speak of an amazing memory, that reminds me, thank you for asking me to be your friend, I accepted before I went to bed but forgot to acknowledge your request until now.
May 15, 2015
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Sara Jane Turner
Amen! God's timing is always perfect and always, always right...
May 15, 2015
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Valerie King
Amen.
May 15, 2015
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Rich Morgan
I believe God takes delight in us when we do not stoop to our enemies level. Thanks Pastor - another great post.
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Gail Sellu
Amen, in Jesus' name I pray!
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Marisa Jackson
Amen!!! Amen!!! Amen!!!
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Penelope Rhome
amen amen god is good
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Kara DiNunzio
Oh how easy it is to get snared in this trap. The higher road is always the right way, but it can be hard. I pray continually over this. Too many times I feel I've been wronged in this life.....only to find out that I made my choices. Me alone made these choices. Forgiveness. To others and yourself is key. Bless you all. Happy Friday
May 15, 2015
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Christine Thompson
Amen
May 15, 2015
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Mrs. Madeline Williams
omg!!thanks for this message today..I really needed to hear it..thank you lord!!!!!
May 15, 2015
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Kay Rushin
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. Romans 12:19
May 15, 2015
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Cynthia Nortey
Yes God delay is not His denial..Amen.
May 15, 2015
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Kathy Banfield
I sure can relate--both David, Saul, and me are broken people, but I'm trying to please God. It doesn't always work out that way, as I still have way too much anger towards my family. Right now, the only living being I trust is my dog---and my pets.
blessings,
Kathy
May 15, 2015
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Yvette Cantrell
Thank you, Pastor Dion. I receive this. I have learned to humble myself and reframe from having the last word. The more/deeper my desire gets to please The Lord, the easier it becomes to just walk away; to forgive; to Looovveee inspite of.
Have a fantabulous weekend.
Smooches
May 15, 2015
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Judy Cole
Many, many years ago God revealed to me everything you shared in this devotional. The Lord reminded me of this very word when I was going through a situation. He not only reminded me of the time David was being hunted by Saul, and had the opportunity to kill him, but refused. But I had to ask Him what this had to do with my situation, and He showed me. I knew exactly what I had to do! Praise God! He is so good to us!
May 15, 2015
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Twila Stierwalt
Gods timing is always right. He wants us to love others as He loved. To forgive, and leave the judgement up to Him. I do believe Gods delay id not his denial, wait patiently on Him and receive a blessing.
May 15, 2015
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Loriann Riley
Thank you for this message because am having a bad day. This message came right on time. Because am very unhappy with my job. But I know God knows the hurt and pain am going through I know he will make it right in is time.
May 15, 2015
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Carol Pady
I find it more than coincidence that I read these verses in my morning Bible study. I have found the best defense is God's defense. If I pray that no weapon formed against us prospers, the good Lord steps in and either changes the heart of the offender or removes them from our lives. Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord!
May 15, 2015
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Judy Cole
When you pray, ask the Lord to heal deep wounds and hurts deep inside you. Often we push those things down, trying to forget, and ignore things people say and do to us that hurt so much. But they are still there, festering. I know God can and will heal that area. Many years ago I had a weight problem. I weighed over 350 lbs. One night my pastors wife asked if she could pray for me. When she started praying, she was praying for God to heal deep hurts and wounds. Weeks later I noticed my clothes were getting loose, and I began to try to figure out why. I realized that before she prayed, I thought of food all day. After she prayed, It would be 2 pm, and I realized I hadn't eaten, and was hungry. I lost down to 306, then 245, then I now weigh 195.
May 15, 2015
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Evan Force
Loriann - I am sort of feeling the same way today.
May 15, 2015
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Judy Cole
When you pray, ask the Lord to heal deep wounds and hurts that are pushed deep down in your spirit. Often when people say and do hurtful things we tend to try to ignore and forget, but they are still there. God in His infinite wisdom can heal those hurts and pains. I know because He healed me. I used to have a weight problem, (I weighed over 350 lbs) that was an outward manifstation of an inward problem! After being prayed for, I lost down to 306... without trying, to 245, to what I weigh now...195. This all began with that prayer!!! Used to think about food all day, but after being prayed for deep wounds and hurts by things people said and did, it would be 2pm and I would realize I hadn't even thought of eating. God healed that area of my life, and He will do it for you!
May 15, 2015
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Albert Chau
Wow. I need this message today. In our lives, God said everything starts in the family first. I have been criticized and judged harshly by close family members, but this lesson taught me to take the high ground and forgive. Amen.
May 15, 2015
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J D Williams
I HAVE BEEN TOLD OVER AND OVER AGAIN THAT I WAS A BETTER PERSON BECAUSE I WOULD TREAT SOMEONE WHO HAS WRONGED ME WITH LOVE AND KINDNESS BUT DID'NT GOD SAY THAT WITH LOVE AND KINDNESS HAVE I DRAWN THEE?.......
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Mike Stephenson
Thank you!!! Amen!!
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Patricia Walker
My Dad always told me that two wrongs don't make a right!! This message has been with me since childhood and seeing it in today's message, ceratinly hits home!! Thank You Pastor Todd for once again sending me the perfect message for today!! God Bless you!
May 15, 2015
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Cheryl Wilson
Thank you & Amen!!
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Dan Cordosi
If we ask God for forgiveness HE will wipe the slate clean, and His amazing memory will not be quite so good...Right Pastor? :)
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Amen, this was an awesome message. I am so thankful when we follow God's leading, we will always come out a better person.
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Yes, if we ask Jesus to forgives us, He will and he will also forget. Always know Jesus will never bring your past up, because He can no longer remember it according to His Word. God is so good:)
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Amen, if we do what is right we will be the winners.:):)
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Thats awesome Patricia, Jesus wouldn't want us to do evil to those that do evil to us. If we can love unconditionally and take the high road, we will be overcomes for Jesus. :):)
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Amen, once Jesus forgives, He forgets. Praise The Lord.
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Jesus does want His children to be a better person, than those that might be treating us bad, because if we love like Jesus loves us, we will be the overcomers and the big winner:):)
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Albert, that is an amazing way to feel. Take that higher ground and forgive, because no matter how family or friends have hurt us, we will be blessed for forgiving them and praying for them, that they will see the need for Jesus. God bless you:)
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Amen, if we put it in God's Hands then we have nothing to fear. Because Jesus will stand up for His children, just like we do for ours. Just think how much we love our children, it is far beyond measure, well, Jesus loves us so much more than we could ever imagine. He will protect us from any weapon that is formed against us and He will put angels around us to protect us in everyway. God bless you:):)
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Loriann, when we put our trust in Jesus, He will make thinkgs right in our time. Turn this job and the hurt and pain that is being caused at work,, that God would touch their hearts and come to know Jesus and until He moves you out or them out, that there will come a peace and calmness over you, like never before, and that they will no longer cause you pain or hurt. I know even we try to do the right things, satan will try us to see if we will act like him. But if we stand for what is right and act like Jesus, then we are putting our trust and faith in Him and He will take care of us. God bless you:):):)
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Evan, I sure understand, when we feel like we are doing the best we can and taking the high road and be the better person, surely satan is gonna try to put a stumbling block there, but we have to take that stumbling block and use it as a stepping stone and step all over satan in Jesus Name. Praise God:):)
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So true,many times we feel like we have done all the right things, but people are still causing you problems, but if we keep the faith, God will come to our rescue in His perfect time. Praise The Lord:):):)
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Amen, if we listen to His Voice and obey, things will come out for our good. He knows exactly what we need. God bless you:):):)
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Yes, as we humble ourselves and draw closer to Jesus, those people that are out there to hurt us, whether mentally or emotionally or in whatever way, it truly does become easier to just walk away and forgive and just let it go. Amen and Amen:):):)
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Kathy, we are all broken people in someway and it is very painful to even think about forgiving people that have hurt us. But we have to give it all to Jesus, because we are human and we can only find the way to overcome the anger and unforgiveness we feel towards others is through Jesus. He can heal our hearts and then we can just put them in His Hands and He will help us get through it all. (Through it all we learn to trust in God). This is an old Hymn, that has so much meaning. God bless you:):):)
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Amen. He can heal the deepest wounds. Praise His Holy Name:):):)
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Amen, sometimes things might not happen in out time, but it always is in God's perfect timing. Just because there is a delay surely does not mean it is a denial, but He is just waiting for that perfect time. Amen:):):)
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Amen, if we leave whatever has hurt us in God's Hands, He will take care of us. He don't want His children hurting, so in His perfect timing the answer is coming. Praise Him even in the storms:):):)
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God is an on time God. He knows exactly what we need and exactly when we need it. Amen, Praise The Lord:):):)
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Praise The Lord:):):)
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Amen, if we can take that higher road and forgive, God will take care of the rest. It sure can be hard at times, the waiting, we think sometimes its suppose to be right now. LOL But Jesus will be on time. Amen:):):)
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Yes, Amen, He sure does.:):):)
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Amen, Praise The Lord, God is so good. He's so good to me:):):)
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Praise Him Praise HIm Praise Him:):):)
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Amen, In The Name of Jesus all things are possible. We can overcomer anything with Jesus by our side and in our heart.:):):)
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Amen, He sure does. I can imagine He looks down from Heaven and says that my child. I am so proud of him or her for standing strong and not stooping to the enemies level. Praise The Lord:):)
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An awesome testimony. :):)
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Amen,God is so good. :):):)
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Amen, if we allow Him to His perfect will and perfect timing is there for His children. God bless you:):):)
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Amen, even we might not understand, He knows exactly what we need and when we need it. Praise Him:)
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Amen, He will never reject us or abandoned us. He loves us more than we can ever imagine and He will help us to overcome what might seem impossible to us, it is with Him. I am so thankful for His love. :):):)
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Amen, everyday brings me to a new light and new things to ponder and study more of His word. :):)
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Amen.
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Paul f
David did not want to stoop to Sauls level. I am reminded of this too. People are allowed to have bad days, just the way that it is, and I am not sure what they may be going thru. Usually for me if it is good it is from God. If it is not good, not from God. Then I have to make sure that I am not reacting to others and act. This is me.
May 15, 2015
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Susan P
No worries, Martin. It's my pleasure and thank you very much for accepting!
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Cheryl Hepler
Did Saul seemed this way when he first is mentioned in the Word Pastor? I wondered if he became mentally ill. Didn't Davd play harp for him and it seemed to minister to Saul? What do you think?
May 15, 2015
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Cheryl Hepler
I try to remember to pray for those around me who bring accusations and am not understanding but to stand quietly to listen. I have this with an older daughter and saw it at a younger part of her life. Drugs I wondered or a mental condition I have no knowledge to say. It seems in about 7 yrs when she usually pops up to want a visit ( for I know not where she comes from) the episodes get worse and worse. It is as though she wants to hurt me. I during the time hug her much and repeatedly say of my love for her. Because we are a big church online I wondered if anyone as any experience in this I describe. I thank you now if so. Blessings!
May 15, 2015
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Cheryl Hepler
Yes act not react is what I think to. Yet practice practice practice....in His grace all so consuming for of my own behaviors.
May 15, 2015
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Susan P
I'm so sorry, Cheryl, this must be very painful to go through. I have a few things in mind but I'm not sure of all the symptoms she is experiencing. Do you think she'd consider seeing a doctor or therapist?
May 15, 2015
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Susan P
So true! I think sometimes the pain, discomfort (or just the thought of it) blinds us to the end goal...becoming more and more like Him.
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Cheryl Hepler
Blessings in many to you....behold I will do a new thing ..do you not peeve u perceive. Look in Isa. 43: 18- to end. Also Jer: 29:11 read. Hope is for us and good a dose right now can help like taking medicine.
Blessings to you Loriann!
May 15, 2015
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Cheryl Hepler
A wheel barrel of blessings to you!
May 15, 2015
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Elena Vasquez
Amen sisters, thank you for the beautiful words of life, the words of Jesus Christ
May 16, 2015
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Cheryl Hepler
She accepts nothing from me. That's why u yrs states apart. Thank you....praying for her
May 16, 2015
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Kay Rushin
Cheryl, it's the most helpless feeling ever, You blame yourself, stop it right now, this is how the devil deceives us again. It is not your fault, it is sin, my brother, gifted voice, you can hear God in his voice, many years on drugs, stealing from his family. He is now in church, but still fight the demons inside, suffers from depression. I think the devil fights him so much, because he has an anointing on his life. You can love and pray for your child....Trust and believe. I will be holding her in my heart and praying for her all well.
May 16, 2015
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Rhonda Teem
Dion, thank you for this devotional today. The last paragraph was so true. This message has opened my eyes, and made me realize that I don't need to go after my apartment complex management and sue them for all the harassment. lol. Through this devotional (especially the last paragraph), God helped me see that this problem has pretty much resolved itself, and that I need not worry now. Also, it is not up to me to go after them; it's God that will take care of it, so no worrying. Literally, this is what I received from God just now. Thank youuuuuu :D
May 16, 2015
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Rhonda Teem
TOTALLY agree with you, Paul. I have learned that also: God = Good..... Bad = the devil. I really relate to what you are saying.
May 16, 2015
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Rhonda Teem
Oh Tamara! Thank you for saying that!!! I know it wasn't directed to me, but everything that everyone types, doesn't just touch the one person they are talking to. GBY for this comment!!! "Jesus will never bring your past up" LOVE IT!
May 16, 2015
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Dion Todd
Saul certainly grew worse and worse and at the end of his life was consulting witches for guidance.
May 16, 2015
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Virginia Turner
Hi, Dion..... this devotional really put a handle on my present situation. Yes, I do need to move on to a new kind of job and am trying to find one. My job of 19 years, full time and part time, must end soon. The income is too low to make it worthwhile. Also I have been betrayed just too many times by this person who has no use for me and have been treated by both of her sons, as well as her, very scornfully, and robbed, however, I never sued or struck back, but it was so paralyzing emotionally and spiritually. I think it has made me a little stronger. She is very bold in her cruelty toward me through the people in my life at this time. She is much smarter than me and very subtle in the way she does it. She knows that as long as I am stripped of any extra money, that is really mine, she can keep me from succeeding in anything. She said she would not help me in any way to do ministry. She has no interest in my spiritual growth or welfare. I have never had any hate or anger toward this person, but I have become very discouraged and frustrated, because I always wanted her to be a friend to me. But that is impossible to expect that from someone who just doesn't care about you. This is where I do need much prayer, as this current situation is really hurting me. Thanks, Dion. It is horrible to be all alone in this with no close friends to turn to.
May 24, 2015
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Heide Garner
thankyou great devonal have put off telling I,m pregant family don,t care hear them say negative to me praying when do I can be strong stand up without being mean back so thankyou for this
May 22, 2016