Your Open Word e-Devotional for February 9th,

Published: Sun, 02/09/20

Hello ,

The mother ran into the bedroom when she heard her seven-year-old son scream. She found his two-year-old sister pulling his hair. She gently released the little girl's grip and said comfortingly to the boy, "There, there. She didn't mean it. She doesn't know that hurts." He nodded his acknowledgement, and she left the room.

As she started down the hall the little girl screamed. Rushing back in, she asked, "What happened?"

The little boy replied, "She knows now."

How often do Christians lash out at someone who has hurt them, so that this person can understand what they have done? God calls us to higher ground than mere lashing out.

"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth. But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also." Matthew 5:38-39

Have a great day and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word