This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering—since indeed God considers it just to repay with affliction those who afflict you, and to grant relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might,when he comes on that day to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed.

Romans 12:19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” What an awful vengeance to be wreaked upon those who refuse His offer. Yes, many will suffer for their affliction of His people, and that is comforting to know that He considers it just, but that is nothing compared to the sacrifice of the Son of God.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 84

Mid-day: 119:9-16

Evening: Psalm 0

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