When Balaam tried to curse you, GOD twisted the curse into a blessing. That’s how much GOD loves you!
2 PETER 3:15 (MSG)
Interpret our Master’s patient restraint for what it is: salvation.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Our patient God is a lot more retrained than people.
DAILY FODDER
How does the way people treat you or the way you want to treat people shape the way you understand God?
PRAYER
God, others freely curse all who upset them. But you, in your love, are the opposite. You seem to take pride in self-restraint. I'm too much like everyone else — eager to put people in their place, even if it's painful for them. Give me a heart of compassion, empathy, and patience. I want my approach to difficult people to be the same as your approach. I'm seeing lots of opportunities. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
