Who are my enemies?

By: Nathlee Grant

²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.Romans 12:21

It is so easy to believe that once our spirits are against persons, they automatically become your enemies. Those persons who did us wrong; lied on us, teased, jeered, scorned, spread rumours, etc. were certainly not our friends and therefore are considered number 1 our enemies. Today I see differently and considered them indifferent, indifferent to me. The truth is, if I should be in some serious trouble and in need of help, I am more than confident that one of those persons mentioned would assist. So, who are my enemies?

My enemies are:

• ·       The bitterness that consumes my heart
• ·       The hatred that boils within
• ·       That anger that would make me kill and
• ·       Those bad-words I spoke about others

These are my enemies, my enemy is me; I breed them, feed them and live them. The very things that betray my soul.  But there is an antidote, LOVE; another language that requires learning. Love is not the butterflying feeling that hops in and out depending on the day, mood or seasons. Love is sacrificial choice that can only be learnt through perseverance & dedication.

¹¹ And so encourage one another and help one another, just as you are now doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11Good News Translation (GNT)

We are our brother keepers, indifferent as we are; we are here to help & serve each other.

¹⁹ Encourage each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord. ²⁰ Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. ²¹ Be willing to serve each other out of respect for Christ. Ephesians 5:19-21

 ⁸ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 1 Peter 5:8 

Romans 12:21New International Version (NIV)

²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.