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Don't fight back too fast // Não brigue tão rapido



Sometimes we think that we can’t learn a thing from history books, especially if they are historical books from the Bible. Let’s see what we can learn from 1 Chronicles 19.
David sent men to offer his condolences to the new Ammonite king, but this king had bad advisors, and he did a bad thing against David. Let’s think about this for a moment.

Many time we either have bad advisors or the devil plant a bad seed in our minds with doubts and lies (then he keeps his distance to see if you take the bait); the ammonite king certainly took the bait; we do too so many times. How? Sometimes people come to us with all good intentions but our heart is poisoned and we won’t see the true intentions and a fight come about with no true reason.  Has it ever happened to you?

Back to the story.
They went to war. The David’s men had God in their side and they were totally open to what could happen, up to a point where they said, ‘May the LORD do what it seems good to Him” v.13.  On the other hand, the Ammonite king called the Syrian army for help to fight the Israelites. Obviously, they lost the war; the Syrians retreated, and the Ammonites made peace with David and became subject to him (v.19).

When we have good intentions and an ease mind linked to God’s mind, we have nothing to fear when a war break. However, when we listen to bad thoughts or people who have nothing to do with God’s way, we end in trouble.

David’s men were faithful to God and trusted God in whatever the result of the war would be. How willing are we to be open like that to God’s will? Pay attention to what you hear. May not be the best advice. Remember, as God’s children we must seek peace at all cost. A fight cannot be our first option.

If you see yourself fighting a lot for whatever reason, think about it… whom are you listening to?

Never be the first one to throw the first stone. If they throw a stone at you, try to fix things with understanding then make the fight your last option. When we go to war, we are going to lose something. We may win the war, but it won’t be without cost. Even if God is at your side. War is war. We should avoid it at maximum.

Do not be so defensive. Not everyone wants to do you harm.
Proverbs 19:11 ‘A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense’.

Às vezes pensamos que não podemos aprender nada com livros de história, especialmente se são livros históricos da Bíblia. Vamos ver o que podemos aprender com 1 Crônicas 19.
Davi enviou homens para oferecer suas condolências ao novo rei Amonita, mas este rei tinha maus conselheiros, e ele fez uma coisa ruim contra Davi. Vamos pensar sobre isso por um momento.

Muitas vezes nós temos maus conselheiros ou o diabo planta uma semente ruim em nossas mentes com dúvidas e mentiras (então ele mantém distância para ver se você morder a isca); o rei Amonita certamente mordeu a isca; nós também fazemos muitas vezes. Como? Às vezes as pessoas vêm até nós com todas as boas intenções, mas nosso coração está envenenado e não vemos as verdadeiras intenções e uma brigamos sem nenhum motivo verdadeiro. Isso já aconteceu com você?

De volta à história.
Eles foram para a guerra. Os homens de Davi tinham Deus ao seu lado e estavam totalmente abertos ao que poderia acontecer, até um ponto em que disseram: "O Senhor faça o que lhe parecer bem" v.13. Por outro lado, o rei Amonita chamou o exército sírio para ajudar a combater os israelitas. Obviamente, eles perderam a guerra; os sírios recuaram e os amonitas fizeram as pazes com Davi e ficaram sujeitos a ele (v.19).

Quando temos boas intenções e uma mente tranquila ligada à mente de Deus não temos nada a temer quando uma guerra se rompe. No entanto, quando ouvimos maus pensamentos ou pessoas que não têm nada a ver com o caminho de Deus, acabamos em apuros.

Os homens de Davi eram fiéis a Deus e confiavam em Deus em qualquer que fosse o resultado da guerra. Quão dispostos de estarmos abertos assim à vontade de Deus? Preste atenção ao que você ouve. Pode não ser o melhor conselho. Lembre-se, como filhos de Deus, devemos buscar a paz a todo custo. Uma briga não pode ser nossa primeira opção.

Se você se vê brigando muito por qualquer motivo, pense nisso ... a quem você está ouvindo?

Nunca seja o primeiro a atirar a primeira pedra. Se eles jogarem uma pedra em você, tente consertar as coisas com compreensão e faça uma luta a sua última alternativa. Quando vamos para a guerra, vamos perder alguma coisa. Podemos vencer a guerra, mas não será sem custo. Mesmo se Deus estiver ao seu lado. Guerra é guerra. Devemos evitá-lo no máximo.

Não seja tão defensivo. Nem todo mundo quer te fazer mal.
Provérbios 19:11 "A sabedoria de uma pessoa produz paciência; é para a glória da pessoa negligenciar uma ofensa '.

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  1. Parabéns filha pelo crescimento espiritual que Deus tem te concedido! O devocional está nota mim beijo

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