Dial Daily Bread

Dear Friends of "Dial Daily Bread":

For some weeks, millions of Christians around the world have been studying about happiness in the Christian home. This weekend they are studying about a somber aspect of so-called “Christian” homes: oppression and abuse in the family. The Lesson frankly states that it is possible that “home” can become a hell on earth—if some members are arrogant torturers of others in the family. There is no hope for these abusers but to “fall on the Rock and be broken” (cf. Matt. 21:42-44), which means a total crucifixion of self “with Christ” on His cross (Gal. 2:20; Luke 9:23). He or she must come to the place where Job was when he said, “I abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes” (42:6). A total, forever experience.

 

But what is the hope for the abused? One true answer: “fellowship with Christ” in His sufferings. He was abused; now your mind is lifted above your own suffering to realize that you are being honored to experience an always-to-be-appreciated closeness to Him (see 1 Peter 1:6-13; 2 Cor. 1:3-7; Phil. 3:10). And remember, Jesus does not call you to be a doormat; you will not be proud but you will respect yourself as someone purchased with His blood (cf. Rom. 12:3). Jesus says twice in John 14, don’t be afraid; “let not your heart be troubled” (vss. 1, 27). In other words, your heart cannot be “troubled” unless you choose to let Satan terrify you. It is possible that the abused as well as the abuser has repentance to experience! Thank God that the Holy Spirit gives it as a gift (Acts 5:31)!

Be sure to check your e-mail for "Dial Daily Bread" again tomorrow.

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