Roman's 12

Roman's 12:19

Paul gives us this comfort in Roman's 12 to clam us and remind us to be peaceful and patient by saying, "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.'"

That verse just gives me chills and comforts me so much when I read it. Isn't it comforting to know that we have a jealous God that wants us all to Himself? He is also jealous with revenge. He tells us that revenge isn't something for us to take, but that is His job. Paul writes for us to "leave it to the wrath of God". He is giving us such comfort! We don't have to worry about getting even with someone, we can just ignore it, knowing that vengeance will be had on God's part, and we don't have to lift a finger.We are to love those people, show them God's grace in an attempt to save them. Depending on if they are accepting or not, God will have vengeance for His children. Knowing that, I am incredibly comfortable.

So what exactly do we need to do with this? Love. That's the key. Love. Jesus loved the lowest of the low as well as the highest of the high. He may not have wanted to, but He still did. That's what we are called to do. If we are bullied, harassed, tormented, made fun of, picked on, yelled at, or denied, we just need to throw it away. Forget about it, because God's perfect justice will come for us, and He will avenge His children. No Father lets people hurt His children and get away with it. God is a God of love, but He is also a God of just. He wants what's right to happen, He will let no evil get away unpunished. Justice will be served in due time; but while we wait, we must love everyone, no matter their actions. God loves all, and so we must love all as well. God will not forsake His children of the Light.