**Proverbs 20:22 – Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.**
Dear beloved brothers and sisters in Christ,
In the midst of life’s challenges and trials, it is easy to be overwhelmed by feelings of anger and a desire for vengeance when we are wronged. However, as followers of Christ, we are called to a higher standard. Proverbs 20:22 reminds us to resist the temptation to seek revenge and instead trust in the Lord to deliver justice on our behalf.
It is human nature to want to retaliate when we are hurt or mistreated. We may feel a sense of satisfaction in wanting to repay evil with evil. However, the Bible teaches us to turn the other cheek and to leave room for God’s judgment. When we take matters into our own hands, we are denying God the opportunity to work in our lives and in the lives of those who have wronged us.
Waiting for the Lord to deliver us from evil requires patience, faith, and humility. It is not an easy task, but it is a necessary one if we are to walk in obedience to God’s word. As we wait on the Lord, we are called to surrender our desire for revenge and to trust in His perfect timing and His perfect plan.
When we choose to wait for the Lord to deliver us, we are acknowledging that He is the ultimate judge and that He sees and knows all things. We are placing our trust in His righteousness and His sovereignty. We are declaring our belief that He is able to bring about justice in a way that far surpasses anything we could ever imagine.
In Romans 12:19, the apostle Paul writes, “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” This verse echoes the sentiment of Proverbs 20:22 and serves as a powerful reminder that vengeance belongs to the Lord alone.
As we navigate the challenges of life, let us remember to hold fast to the truth of Proverbs 20:22. Let us resist the urge to seek revenge and instead trust in the Lord to deliver us from evil. Let us wait patiently for His justice to be revealed in His perfect timing.
In conclusion, I leave you with the words of Proverbs 20:22 – “Do not say, ‘I will repay evil’; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.” May these words serve as a source of encouragement and strength as you walk in faith and obedience to God’s will.
May the peace of the Lord be with you always.
**Proverbs 20:22 – Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.**