EMOTIONAL PAIN
READ: Matthew 18:7, 18:15-17
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. :- Proverbs 19:11
There will be offences that will hurt you. You may be happy to be a member of the church today. You may be glad that God has called you and made you a part of the fold. You may be an excited member of a church Council. You and your friends may be glad that you are a part of the family.
Indeed, you may even boast about how things are different in your church. You may speak confidently about how others do not have the blessings that you have.
But Jesus has predicted that one day you will be struck in such a way that you have a lot of pain. This pain may be emotional pain. This pain may be pain in your heart. This hurt may be something you find difficult to get rid of.
Jesus has predicted that you will soon have experiences that will cause you much pain. The pain you will experience may change your life forever. Learn to forgive offences quickly (Mark 11:26, Ephesians 4:32).
There will be offences that will anger you. You may be happy today. You may enjoy the church today! You may be excited about what God is doing in the ministry. Jesus is predicting, according to the scripture, that something may happen that is going to irritate, annoy and anger you.
Jesus has predicted that you will one day have a set of experiences that will irritate, annoy or anger you. What can annoy you? What could irritate you? What is there that could anger you in the future? You must expect this event of pain to unfold soon. Heaven and earth will pass away but His words will not pass away.
Learn to get rid of anger quickly (Ephesians 4:26, 31. Colossians 3:8)