I was chatting with our children for a moment after reading Jeremiah 17, which by the way is a very impactful reading. It caused me to ponder the upright behavior of royalty. Unfortunately, many of us in this Walk, as we say, have been burned badly or disappointed by the relationships we attempted to build with people "in the Truth." Wading through the pool of so many people looking for Redemption but sometimes bound by trauma and difficult personalities and character, it makes this walk a very REAL pursuit of The Most High. Like, if your sights aren't on Him, this "way" will sweep you off the path. And that's REAL TALK. It's not for the faint of heart or those who desire to remain faint-hearted.
So back to the point, we've been faced with a challenge, aka a Divine opportunity, to walk in healing and forgiveness. And believe me, it's not an easy challengetunity. As the royal house of Yasharel, we've got to learn how to embrace the role of royals... RIGHTEOUS royals. It's not to be self-important or self- righteous, but to learn how to handle enemies effectively. I asked them, how do royals handle enemies of their kinsmen? Of course, one or two said that they cut their life short... To which I laughed and corrected. While that may occur, a righteous royal doesn't follow the example of Absalom, who plotted for about 2 years to murder/ repay his stepbrother for violating his sister Tamar. If they had the mentality to destroy all of their "inhouse" enemies, they would quickly find themselves without citizenry. Righteous royals may feel all the hurt of betrayal and fury when their enemy pretend loyalty in their faces while stabbing them in their backs, but they have to move with wisdom. A righteous Royal cannot rule well his/her people if they cannot rule his/her own emotions. When we speak of getting into The Kingdom, we often forget that there will be a system of hierarchy. Some of us will rule over others. Our Kingdom assignments and rewards will be allotted according to our faithfulness and our works. If we don't learn, like King David, how to plead our cause before Yah and trust Yah's wisdom here and now, how can we be entrusted to lead nations and tribes of people? I chose King David, because he DEEPLY felt. He poured out his emotions and pains before The Most High. In general, he chose to honor Yah's plan for His enemies over his own. At the close of his life, Yah had one issue with David--the transgression against Uriyah. Yah isn't expecting us not to FEEL, and that goes for both men and women. But He doesn't NOT want you to idolize your feelings. Ye shall not hold a grudge against an Israelite... That law is a tall order. The Mashiach reinnerated this same law. He gave the same warning about hating your brothern and walking in unforgiveness. It doesn't honor Yah nor your status as sons and daughters of the Most High, the Royal priesthood, the Holy (qodesh) nation, the peculiar people. So the question is, how do we manage our emotions and reactions when we are legitimately offended and by the fruit of those who are intentional adversaries? How do you interact with Israelites who have objectively proven themselves to be untrustworthy? After you forgive them, how should you move around them?
Drop your suggestions and scriptures below.... Did you think I was giving the answer?