Saturday, June 24, 2017

Defeating evil

The 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Don’t be afraid! I will take care of you and your children.” After Joseph said this, his brothers felt much better. ~ Genesis 50:21b

Don’t be defeated by evil, but defeat evil with good. ~ Romans 12:21 (CEB)

KEY IDEA:
Evil is defeated when we act graciously toward those who have harmed us.
PRAYER:
Gracious Father, thank you for taking care of us, even though we don't deserve it. You are full of grace. I'm inclined to hold onto grudges when people are mean to me. Save me from that way of acting and thinking. I want to be the person who defeats evil with good -- following in the footsteps of Jesus my Savior. Amen.