"When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they said to Him, 'Lord, shall we strike with the sword?' And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus answered and said, 'Permit even this.' And He touched his ear and healed him."
Luke 22:49-51
Too often I am like the disciples – striking out at my adversaries while Jesus is showing compassion. I want judgment; Jesus wants to heal. Compassion understands that the ungodly will eventually face judgment, but that Jesus came to save them. So instead of retaliation, I need to "permit even this" – take abuse and keep reaching out with God's healing. That's tough.
Today's Thought: Jesus came not to strike the ungodly but to heal them.
Have a healing day. Love you.
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