Daily Devotionals by Ardith Keef

     There was nothing Jesus could have said that would have pleased the 
Pharisees.
     He gave wise answers and they hated Him.
     He withheld answers and they hated Him.
     He didn't do anything wrong - it was his Nature that was so offensive.  
     You must not review and review situations in your mind to see how they might 
have come out differently.  Firstly, that means you need to be in control, and that you 
think the Lord is not able to do what is needed.
     Secondly, the opportunity has passed, and you are wasting time, losing the 
moment before you, and you are living in fantasy.
     Soldier,  when people are offended and want you to hurt, you are to identify with
His sufferings.  While we are to do what we can to live peaceably with all people,
there are those whose feathers are ruffled by even the most well-chosen and heavenly
words.
     Look up and move on!