“People insulted Christ, but He did not insult them in return. Christ suffered, but He did not threaten.” 1 Peter 2:23
Someone you love or respect slams you to the floor with a slur or slip of the tongue. And there you lie, wounded and bleeding. Perhaps the words were intended to hurt you, perhaps not; but that doesn’t matter. The wound is deep. The injuries are internal. Broken heart, wounded pride, bruised feelings.
If you have suffered or are suffering because of someone else’s words, you’ll be glad to know that there is a balm for this laceration. Meditate on these words from 1 Peter 2:23: “People insulted Christ, but He did not insult them in return … He let God, the One who judges rightly, take care of Him.”
Did you see what Jesus did? …. He left the judging to God. He did not take on the task of seeking revenge. He demanded no apology … He to the astounding contrary, spoke on their defense.
“Father, forgive them, because they don’t know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34)
By Max Lucado
Used by permission
From: No Wonder They Call Him the Savior
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