Do you have Enemies?

Micah 7:8-10

Do you have enemies, and before you answer that question it may require some thought!  Like what does God’s Son have to say on that subject in John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” Most would agree that Jesus is giving us a contrast between Himself and the thief, and most would agree that someone, anyone who came to steal and kill and destroy from you and your family would be considered an enemy. 

And for most of us we would not think of our neighbor as an enemy, much less friend, or a son-in-law or daughter-in-law.  And to think that a son or daughter or mother or father could be classified in that way is totally unacceptable.  Yet many both in an outside of Christian circles do acknowledge fear and distrust of those listed above.  And when you expand that to those who you work with and those who dislike and may hate someone who stands for and acknowledge their faith in Christ alone, you may find your enemy list growing.

This was Micah’s reply to those people: “Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me.  I will bear the indignation of the LORD because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my cause

and executes judgment for me.  He will bring me out to the light; I shall look upon his vindication.  Then my enemy will see, and shame will cover her who said to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” (Micah 7:8-10b ESV)

If you are a follower of Christ, take great pleasure in these words of Micah, for God did not promise that we would not have troubles or even enemies in this world, in fact, Jesus promised us that we would; “        I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 ESV)  But when we fall we can be sure that our Lord will pick us up, and bring us back into fellowship with the Father.  It is great to be a member of the family of King Jesus, for He alone is Creator God.

From the Back Porch,

Bob Rice