“And when the dragon saw that he was thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male child” (Revelation 12:13).
The devil and those who follow him lead, are vengeful. Why let things be when you can pursue and make others miserable? The world hates the things of the Lord. The world does not want to be reminded that its time is short. The world is temporary. What then? Where do you place your hope? Where is your future? Will you be vengeful, or seek after the Lord regardless of the circumstance?
Lord, I am often a mixed bundle of nerves. I do not do the things You would have me do. I do follow the way of the wicked one and act and react according to how I feel and not according to what is right. Lead me to humbly walk steadfastly in the goodness of Your grace and mercy. Guide me so that I do not lash out when I do not like something but live in harmony with You and others. Let the words of my mouth be acceptable to You, O Lord.
Lord Jesus, You know us better than we know ourselves. Some are very good at masking what they are feeling. But too many times, I react according to how I feel. Lead me, Lord, so that whether I am persecuted or left alone, I look to You alone for help. When given the opportunity, place in me the desire to love my neighbor even if they persecute me. In all things, help me to look to You. Amen.
