Shalom! I hope you are well and blessed. I am delighted to share the word of life and encouragement. The Holy Spirit has prompted me to share about abuse. There are many people who are hurt and offended, because of abuse and constant torture and beating. I sense I am talking to someone right now, who is failing to move on with life, because they fear being scorned and laughed at. The title of my message is: " DON'T SUBJECT YOURSELF TO ABUSE".
However, at this point, I want to dispel a very common misconception about abuse and offense. Contrary to what most people think, removing yourself from an abusive situation doesn't necessarily mean you are offended or unforgiving. For example, if your husband beats you, God does not expect you, or your children, to remain in such an environment. And leaving such a horrendous situation does not necessarily mean that you are offended.
It is actually possible to leave an abusive situation and not harbor offense towards the abuser. However, if you leave that situation with hatred or bitterness towards your abuser, then you are in direct disobedience of God's Word. Jesus did not harbor hatred or bitterness towards those who betrayed Him or nailed Him to the cross. Instead He said, " Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do". ( Luke 23:34).
Jesus demonstrated His love for the Father by obeying His commandments. The Bible says, " By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome." ( 1 John 5:2-3).
Do you love God? How do you demonstrate your love for God? According to the above verse, crying, praying , or even tithing doesn't prove your love. Instead, your love is proven only when you keep His commandments ( keep God's word). When the Lord said in Matthew 19:19, " Love your neighbor....." He didn't mean to love only those who love you in return. His commandment to love is without exception.
Choose to prove your love for God by obeying His Word. He has given you the anointing, the grace, and the power to love and live free from offense. Meanwhile, by not subjecting yourself to abuse and leaving such a tormenting environment, you can still live an offense free life, without holding back unforgiveness and offense.
I know it may sound a bit difficult and impossible, not to be offended after having been abused. What I mean is that one must leave an abusive situation and go to a place where you will not continue to be abused and forget about the former things, by forgiving and forgetting. ( Isaih 43:18-19, Ephesians 4:31-32).
By doing so, one may not harbor offense toward the abuser. While there are some challenges and situations which need perseverance and waiting upon the Lord, but physical abuses cannot be tolerated before God.( Isaiah 40:31).
Let us love one another even as families, relatives and friends. ( 1 John 4:7-11, John 13:34-35). " Don't subject yourself to abuse". There are young people as well as old people, who keep queit while being abused.
Speak out and come out from such an abusive situation and you will be delivered in the name of Jesus. God help us not to be subjected to abuse and physical torture.
We need more of your grace Lord!
May God bless and protect you all.
Evangelist Masikati.
Email:Divinerevelations7@gmail.com
Cell:263778495363
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