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Devotional - 06th May 2021

 'Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins'
(Proverbs 10:12).

We are all sinners in need of grace. It is through the grace of God that we can be saved, by faith in Christ our Saviour. When we have the love of God within us, we are able to forgive others, acknowledging that those who offended or wronged us are fallen and in need of grace as we do. A person whose heart is full of hatred and malice against another, will stir up or awake contention and strife. But love will cover all sin, by the pardoning love and grace of God, through the blood and righteousness of Christ. Love is of God and covers a multitude of sins. Love is patient and kind; it does not envy or boast or is it proud. It is not rude or self-seeking; or easily angered and keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth (see 1
Corinthians 13). Our most natural instinct when someone hurt or wronged us is to retaliate and hurt them as they have hurt us, but it never comes to a good end, but multiplies our anger even more to the point of retaliation. But if we take time out to reflect on how Jesus would deal with the situation we would choose to respond in love, resulting in a more effective and powerful outcome. We need to understand, that in our own strength we are hopeless, but in Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit we can do all things. It is important to note, that love does not overlook or ignore any sin, but it seeks to find a way to work  together for a better result. Hatred is of the Devil and seeks to divide, destroy, and disrupt relationships and fellowship with God and each other. Satan, that old serpent, the devil loves discord, strife and disunity; but God is love. He wants to give us his peace and to unify us with his love. He wants us love one another as He loved us. When we love another, we will seek  to forgive them of their wrong doings, even when they have wronged us, because Christ is helping us to do so. By loving others as Christ loves us will prove we are his disciples (see John13:34-35). Let us strive to have the love of God, that will help us to dispel hatred and strife among ourselves, so we will be fitted for the kingdom of heaven.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹EC

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