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Do the opposite instead!

God is the God of love, unity, peace and restoration. As His ambassadors, the Spirit of God within us will lead us to walk in love and forgiveness. In Romans 12:17, it says that we are not to pay back evil with more evil. This is not honorable in the sight of God. We are to leave revenge to the Lord. He will repay people for the evil that they commit (v19). Instead, we are to do the opposite. We are to bless those who we would consider our enemies. The Lord reminds us today to NEVER let evil conquer us. Instead, we are to conquer evil by doing good, thus revealing the love of God to those who would do us harm. Matthew 5: 9,10 says: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven”.

Romans 12: 17- 21 “Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. 19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. 20 Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them.  If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.” 21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good”.

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You are His ambassador!

We are ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). We are also co-workers with God ( 2 Corinthians 6:1). When we pray, we have the authority to bring to God the report of the condition of our region. we also have the authority to request resources, wisdom, blessings, healings, understanding for our region and the people of that region. We have authority to be a blessing to our families, our churches, where we work, etc. When we pray, we are activating our legal authority and right to bring change in the place where God gave us influence. Paul once taught about having authority in a specific sphere, and among a specific people (2 Corinthians 10:13). You are authorized to pray in your sphere of influence, and God honors your prayers because you are His ambassador, His co-worker. Your prayers will bring forth wisdom, healing, revelation knowledge, angelic intervention, divine answers, divine protection, divine provision. Don’t allow anything to hinder your daily prayers. Your family, your community, your city, even this nation depends on each of us praying and standing in the gap every day!

Ephesians 6:18 & 19 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel