Power to provoke
August 23, 2022
Normal living provides lots of opportunities to be annoyed. I experienced one at a recent sporting event. The circumstances brought out one person’s not so pleasant side. I had a choice to come back with a barb or take a deep breath and let a Grand Pause temper my response. I chose a silent pause.
In my wait time I pondered who has the power to provoke me? Jesus was never provoked. People’s criticism did not control his behavior. He acted and spoke on His terms, not theirs. Good example.
I chose a day later to send a genuine compliment to the person. Maybe his nasty day needed a positive touch. I could do it because Jesus would. It was the right thing to do.