Don't retaliate!

Words can build or break. Sometimes we come across certain people who find pleasure in mocking us or insulting us. We are laughed at either in our face or behind our back. It goes to an extent that we begin loosing our dignity and self respect. Others take us for a ride. Most of the time we're impulsive. We speak back. We develop a great comeback line and insult them even more. It's very evident on social media these days. People jump in to pass hurtful comments and never miss a chance to pounce on one another! It's highly prevalent in our everyday lives. In our schools, colleges, workplace and sometimes even at home.

What would Jesus do if He was in the same situation. He is the Son of God. God sent. He performed signs and wonders, set the captives free, bound up the broken hearted, proclaimed freedom to bring everyone to light. In His light! ( Isaiah 61:1). This was His job description! 

Even though Jesus did not deserve death, He gave Himself up as a willing sacrifice to suffer and die for our sins. ( Luke 23:14, 2 Corinthians 5:21). They mocked Him, insulted Him, ridiculed Him, yet through it all, He answered them back with silence. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, a sheep before its shearers Jesus was silent. He was crushed, oppressed, afflicted. Yet He was silent!(Isaiah 53:7). Because He was obedient to the will of God!

Let's follow the example of Christ. No matter how the world insults you, don't insult them back but bless them. Repay good with evil. Be kind and don't start an argument. Bless those who curse you. Love those who hurt you. (Romans 12:19, 21, Leviticus 19:12). Never take revenge! Because we serve a just God. He will defend our cause( Leviticus 19:18). He will save you with divine retribution( Isaiah 35:4). Repay hate with love. Love others as yourself. Go out of the way to help someone you're angry with. Walk an extra mile for them. Be the first to say sorry. Even when it was not your fault! Never repay insult with insult! Let God do the talking! Do you want to speak for yourself or do you want God to speak for you?