21 Days Of Healing
WEEK ONE – STILL WATERS
DAY 3 – Releasing Resentment
Where To Start
Read Luke 22:47-53 and then watch the DAY THREE video.
But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.
DEVOTIONAL
WEEK 1 – STILL WATERS
DAY THREE
When you feel angry, do not sin. All of us become frustrated when we see injustice. There is a righteous anger, however, which honors God. Jesus flipped over the tables because the merchants were overcharging the people and blocking access to prayer in the temple.
You always decide how you respond when you are frustrated.
Peter chose to be violent and chopped off Malchus’ ear. Jesus healed Malchus physically, and was teaching Peter about self-control. The way of Jesus does not include resentment and bitterness. Vengeance belongs to God.
God has the final say and there will be a future judgment. Peter had good intentions, but his actions were not approved by God. Because Jesus forgives us, we forgive others. Jesus can set you free from the chains of unforgiveness and the poison of revenge.
You are the light of the world!
Just Choose Hope
HOPE POINT
The peace of God comes from trusting God.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
When have you overreacted?
What are some ways you can eliminate resentment?
How does our response to difficult situations reveal our worship?
PRAYER
Merciful Father, blessed be Your name. Because You forgive us, we forgive others fully from the heart. We trust You with justice and let go of all bitterness and resentment today in Jesus’ name, amen.
