Ephesians 4:26 be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ex 17, Luke 20, Job 35, 2 Cor 5
Proverbs 24:3 says through wisdom is an house builded; and by
understanding it is established. The house referred to in this passage
is not only a physical house but relationships. One thing you cannot
avoid in relationships is disagreements and misunderstandings. When
these come up, it is better to settle them quickly and move on. A wise
person would settle matters before they get out of hand but an unwise
person would allow it to get out of hand before settling. Not settling
matters or issues or disagreements quickly can destroy a marriage that
has been built over the years. What most people do not know is that when
they settle misunderstanding or disagreements quickly they move on and
are able to benefit from the relationship. One thing I will advise is
never grow to an extent where you will say I will never need a
particular brother or sister. There is no one the Lord cannot use to
open doors for you even those people you look down on or believe you
will never need their help. Ephesians 4:26 says be ye angry, and sin
not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: The problem with not
settling matters quickly is that you might need the help of the other
party and you will not able to approach them for help.
I once heard the testimony of a pastor. Two years into the ministry
he invited a great man of God to come and minister at their second year
church anniversary. The man of God gave him his word so he added his
name to the list of guest ministers. He put this man’s picture and name
on flyers, radio jingles even in advertisements in Christian magazine.
Few weeks to the anniversary, this great man of God called the pastor
and told him to take his name of the guest list that he was not
attending. After spending several thousands of pounds in advertisement
and printing flyers, this pastor had no choice than to withdraw all the
flyers and reprint them. He also cancelled the radio jingles and made a
new one. The anniversary came and went. Instead of deciding never to
contact this great man of God again or begin to nurture thoughts that
the man of God did that to humiliate him or make him fail, he went to
greet him at home. They talked as usual and things moved on from there.
Five years later, when this pastor was looking to buy a church property,
it was this great man of God that gave him the needed contact. Today,
this pastor has a church building of his own courtesy of the contact
this great man of God gave to him. The next time you have a disagreement
or a misunderstanding, before doing anything ask yourself this
question, is this matter enough to destroy a life-long relationship or
is this matter enough to destroy all the opportunities I could get from
this relationship. By not settling matters quickly in that relationship
you complicate things. What most people do not realize is that a bad
person today can become a good person tomorrow. There are many who have
put themselves in unnecessary problems as a result of not solving
matters easily. The next time you are stopped by the police instead of
arguing with them, apologize if need be. At work settle matters quickly
with your managers and colleagues.
PRAYER POINT: Father as from now on help to profit from wisdom.
