When does man get in the way of God’s justice? Two presidents are going on two different paths. We are watching historic events with the attempted assassination of President Trump and the possible removal of President Biden. Of course we should be praying, but this may be a time to keep our hands off what God is doing. Notice the warning in this verse:
“Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; Lest Yehovah see it, and it displease Him, and He turn away His wrath from him.” Proverbs 24:17-18
We are warned against a certain type of gloating or glee when our enemy falls. God may be upset with our attitude and back away from judging our enemy because of our wrong response. I base this on another verse where even God Himself does not rejoice in His own judgement.
“Do I have any pleasure at all that the wicked should die?” says the Lord Yehovah, “and not that he should turn from his ways and live?” Ezekiel 18:23
“For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies,” says the Lord Yehovah. “Therefore turn and live!” Ezekiel 18:32
God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked because He grieves over their rebellious failure to turn to Him and live. We must conform our attitude to His. Yes, we are glad that we are free from the enemy attack, but restrain our response with sober recognition of their eternal damnation. Their end is tragic.
“Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says Yehovah.” Romans 12:19
Finally, this last verse warns not to exact our own revenge, but leave that to God. It even suggests that if we try to do it, God may step back and withhold His vengeance. The idea of giving “place” for wrath indicates it is His place to avenge us, not our place. Stay in your place and let God do His perfect work.
Historic changes are taking place right before our eyes. Watch, pray, and wait on God. Jesus is moving on the hearts of men by the Holy Spirit. There is virtually universal acknowledgement of “Divine intervention” in the failed assassination of Donald Trump. The name of Jesus is being heard this week more than any political convention I can remember.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and courage for PM Netanyahu to finish the fight.
Les Lawrence, a voice of Christian Zionists (Read more)
Why do I use God’s literal covenant Name: Yehovah? Here is a link to the explanation in my book: The Hebrew God Who Has No Name. And here is a link to a great visual from my friend Keith Johnson.
Elisha Vision - Commentary 
Such a good reminder. The first thing that we want to do sometimes is to gloat. Now, we may think twice.
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Thank you for this confirmation of what G-d has been saying to me! Even some of the same verses!
Not so much about the assassination attempt and murder but of the IDF strikes on hams and their leadership eliminations. I can say well done to IDF for precision in strikes, that they will not longer be terrorizing people, but I can’t give a shout of glee or clap, they are in hell, a place designed for the devil.
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