The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.
Exodus 14:14
Sisters! I almost messed up! Whew! I mean...I really almost messed up. I was hurt. I was offended. I was angry, and I almost responded in that anger. I almost gave someone "a piece of my mind". I almost forgot who I was.
Yeah, I almost messed up! Almost - very nearly, all but, just short of - but I didn't. I am so glad that I can use the word "almost" today because there have been times in the past when I couldn't. There were times when I went all the way and rendered eveil for evil; that I met people right where they were. I wouldn't cuss or disrespect them, but I would come down to their level and give them what I felt was a necessary response.
Today, however, I realize that it is not necessary to respond. It is not necessary to make a list of points to prove how right I am. It is not necessary to defend. What is necessary is peace, and I will lose a lot more of that if I respond.
So, I am taking comfort in silence today. I would be lying if I told you that I don't want to respond because I really do...but I won't. I love God more than I love getting my way. I love His approval of me more than I do getting it off my chest. I love peace with Him more than giving someone a piece of my mind.
I remember who I am. I belong to God, and He has promised to vindicate me. I choose to let Him fight my battles. I encourage you today to do the same. No more arguing. No more making your case or trying to convince people that you are justified. No more meeting them where they are. No more.
God has you covered. He has promised to perfect all that concerns you. He will vindicate you. Remember who you are. Remember whose you are. Take your seat of authority and refuse to move. It's ok if you almost messed up...just don't go all the way!
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