NO OFFENSE

Have you been offended? Someone hurt you so deeply that you stumbled. Angry, spiteful words tripped you. A false accusation cut to your very heart. You were snubbed and ignored, slighted and rejected. Sadly, you reacted wrongly, revealing your true colors.

By being offended, we not only hurt ourselves, but others. But we need not be victims of hurt feelings and bruised emotions.

The Psalmist, in today’s verse, shares the secret of spiritual victory, and as we put it into practice we can know great peace. It is possible not to stumble over another’s wrong toward us. The Psalmist’s secret: loving God’s law. We need to focus on His Word and there discover truths to counteract the wrongs of life.

Begin to enjoy your freedom in Christ by falling love with His Book.

As I feast on God’s Word, I find great peace in knowing all that I am and have in Christ. With God as my companion, I need never be ashamed or offended. He is my sure defense.

Though oft the enemy assails,
You need not be offended;
Omnipotence is on your side,
And you will be defended.
                                    —E.R.G.