Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha
As much as possible, avoid confrontation, strife and
conflict as you work with the Holy Spirit in bringing healing to the nations.
Sometimes, situations and circumstances can get real stormy. The safe and wise
thing to do is always respond as God would always want you to respond; and not
as the flesh would want you to respond. For instance, a situation may not be
pleasant but God through His word says to give thanks in everything rather than
to complain and murmur. People may hurt you real bad and the fleshly option is
to strike back but wait a minute, the Bible says forgive and let go. No wonder
the Biblical option for resisting the devil is to submit to God. Please read 1st
Peter Chapter 5 verse 9.
Also, stay away from areas of conflict. Jesus
avoided the Pharisees and Sadducees who attempted to kill him before his time.
Please read John Chapters 11 verse 54, 10 verses 39 to 42.
David fled from Saul when he realized that Saul was
determined to kill him. Please read 1st Samuel Chapters 18 verses 9
to 11; 19, note verses 9 to 24, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27 for details and Holy
Spirit inspired understanding and wisdom. David only returned to Israel after
the death of Saul. Therefore, run when you have to run and fight when God wants
you to fight.
David also fled from his son Absalom when Absalom
attempted to usurp the throne and threatened David’s life. 2nd
Samuel Chapters 15 to 18. David and his ran not because they were afraid of
Absalom but Absalom took them unawares and they needed to go think and prepared
for war. When eventually David and his men were prepared, Absalom and his men
paid the supreme price for their rebellion.
The prophet Elijah fled for his life when Jezebel
attempted to kill him – 1st Kings Chapter 19 verses 1 to 3. He did
not wait for Jezebel to come and get him and be martyred before his time.
The Apostle Paul ran for his dear life each time he
was threatened. He moved on to safer places to preach the gospel. Seek
protection like the Apostle Paul did when certain Jews were fasting and
plotting to kill Paul. Please read Acts Chapters 23 verses 10 to 25 and 25
verses 1 to 10. Do not insist on staying where the people and the nations do
not want you. Significantly, you do not necessarily have to be there if they do
not want you. God, to Whom all power belongs and who knows how best to heal the
nations can bring healing to the peoples and nations without your physical
presence there.
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