April 29
FORGET AND FORGIVE
"Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he
shall save thee" Prov. 20:22
Be not in haste. Let anger cool down. Say nothing and do nothing to
avenge yourself. You will be sure to act unwisely if you take up the
cudgels and fight your own battles; and, certainly, you will not show
the spirit of the Lord Jesus. It is nobler to forgive, and let the
offense pass. To let an injury rankle in your bosom, and to meditate
revenge, is to keep old wounds open, and to make new ones. Better
forget and forgive.
Peradventure, you say that you must do something or be a great
loser; then do what this morning's promise advises: "Wait on the Lord,
and he shall save thee." This advice will not cost you money, but is
worth far more. Be calm and quiet. Wait upon the Lord: tell Him your
grievance: spread Rabshakeh's letter before the Lord, and this of
itself will be an ease to your burdened mind. Besides, there is the
promise, "He shall save thee." God will find a way of deliverance for
you. How He will do it neither you nor I can guess, but do it He will.
If the Lord save you, this will be a deal better than getting into
petty quarrels, and covering yourself with filth by wrestling with the
unclean. Be no more angry. Leave your suit with the Judge of all.