Have you ever been insulted for no reason? How was your reaction? Wait! Let me guess, it was so painful your first response was get mad, then perhaps say something back before you decided not to act.
We all go through issues one way or the other. From the careless driver who crossed you and apologised with insults, to the neighbour next door who just doesn't like you for no reason and will say nothing nice. These are some of the everyday challenges we face but let me remind you of this scripture.... 1 Peter 4:12-15(NIV)Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed, when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
In other words, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.....James 1:2-4.
Yeap, that's what the scriptures say.....do we take it or ignore it? We sometimes read the scriptures but ignore certain parts of it, forgetting that we can't TAKE or ADD to the Word of God but need to OBEY it in its entirety. Choosing to obey is a step in the right direction of allowing The Spirit of God to help you handle the challenges well.
"An undeserved curse will not land" means that it has no effect.The use of a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow is an interesting example, because if you've ever watched a fluttering sparrow, it doesn't land for more than a second, hence the curse not landing. A darting swallow is also known for travelling from country to country, so again the curse will not land.
Be encouraged as you go through life with challenges. Allow The Word to direct you the next time you come across insults but above all, remember that those insults are undeserved so WILL NOT LAND.
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