Fresh Manna 15 August
MEDITATION SCRIPTURE: “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Rom.12:21)
READ: ROM.12:16-21
16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
The battle between good and evil is an age long battle. We don’t believe or teach the principle of cosmic dualism because we know that there is only one Supreme Power and Controller of the universe. Yet we know that through the fall, Adam relinquished the power and dominion given to him by God to the devil. Satan became the god of this world thereby spreading negativity. The heart of man having been corrupted with evil seed of disobedience and rebellion against God produces the evil seed of lust and wickedness. Unfortunately, both the redeemed and the wicked shared the same physical environment. Our meditation verse for today is a timely encouragement to all the pilgrims of hope. Though we live in the midst of evil, we must not allow evil to overcome us. Shun evil no matter the attachment.
However, this is only possible as we yield to the Spirit of grace on a daily basis. Being overcome of evil can take the form of revenge and bitterness. What you do when you’re pushed to the wall, misunderstood and maltreated shows your level of maturity in the things of the Spirit. Remember that a good man out of the good treasures of the heart bring good things: while an evil man out of the evil treasures of the heart brings forth evil things (Matt.12:35). Revenge is the retaliation of evil done to you. It takes an evil heart to produce evil thoughts, plans and actions. Don’t allow your pure heart to be corrupted by the wickedness around you.
TURNING POINT: It takes an evil heart to produce evil thoughts, plans and actions. Don’t allow your pure heart to be corrupted by the wickedness around you.
PRAYER POINT: Lord, give me the strength to remain an overcomer.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PS.90,91,92; ROM.11:1-21
Thank you for studying today’s Fresh Manna (The Christian Pentecostal Mission International Daily Devotional) – Fight To Win – written by REV. DR. O. EZEKIEL & REV. DR. M. EZEKIEL
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Fresh Manna 15 August 2021
