Consider the Source
Theme of the Week: Forgive That Jerk?
Friday, October 7, 2005
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Key Bible Verse: Don't say, "I will get even for this wrong." Wait for the Lord to handle the matter ( Proverbs 20:22). Bonus Reading: Genesis 45:1-15
Weeks later, Brian got a call from a larger insurance company. "We've watched how you deal with mutual clients," said the voice. "We're impressed. Would you consider working for us?"
"I've been here for years and have a solid group of clients," Brian replied. "Thanks, but I'm not interested."
But the man persisted, and Brian consented to meet for lunch. There, Brian held firm. "Just do this for us," the executive urged. "Talk with your wife, come up with a salary you'd like to be paid, and let's meet back here in a week." Brian reluctantly agreed.
"I'll end this discussion fast," he told his wife. "I'll name a figure three times what I'm making now."
When the executive asked for Brian's salary request, he reached for the letter in his pocket. "First, let us show you what we want to pay you!" interjected his host, sliding a letter across the table. Brian picked it up and stared—at a number four times his salary! Regaining his composure, Brian said, "Let me take this home and pray about it with my wife. I'll get back to you."
"You put your case in My hands," the Spirit of God spoke to both. "This is My promotion. Take it!"
—John Bevere in How to Respond When You Feel Mistreated
My Response: Do I trust the outcome to God even if things aren't turning out my way?
Thought to Apply: God aims to exalt Himself by working for those who wait for Him.—JOHN PIPER
Adapted from How to Respond When You Feel Mistreated (Nelson, 2004) by permission.
Copyright © 2005 by the author or Christianity Today International/Men of Integrity magazine.Click here for reprint information on Men of Integrity. 1 of 1
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When I've been wronged, Lord, I'm naturally bent on retaliation. But You've said to leave that to You. Help me to submit my case to You.
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