“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.” —Ephesians 4:31 (NKJV)
One thing the devil loves to do with believers is to make them bitter about life, people, and sometimes God. He pushes them to become bitter people, and he does it in such a subtle way that those involved often do not recognize they are walking in bitterness.
But the question is, why does Satan push people into a place of bitterness? What does he intend to achieve or gain by doing this? Well, it is simple! He needs access to their lives. He knows that without legal access, he cannot enter a person’s life and set up his government.
He knows that without this access, he cannot control people or get them to do his bidding. Essentially, without legal ground, he is powerless toward them. So, he looks for different ways to gain control, and one of the primary tools he uses to achieve this purpose is bitterness.
Now, if you are a Christian who does not understand these spiritual protocols, you could give in to your emotions and open the door for the enemy to step in. The sad truth is that once Satan gets that access, it could take a lot of time to kick him out and undo the damage. Trust could be broken, relationships could be destroyed, and in some cases, lives could be lost.
So, to avoid this, it is best to follow the counsel given to us in Scripture: “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice” (Ephesians 4:31 NKJV). Did you see that?
Someone might say it is not an easy thing to do. Well, it is possible! You just need to obey the Word and not resist what God says. The challenge most times is that we do not take the Word seriously. We ignore what the Lord says to us and try to do our own thing, which shouldn’t be the case.
If He says that we should let go of all bitterness, then do it and don’t argue. So, whatever hurt you may have experienced, I encourage you today to let go and extend mercy to others. The Bible says, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” —Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV). Praise God!
Today’s Rhema
Whatever the hurt, choose to forgive and let go!
Confession for the Day
Thank You, Father, for bringing this word to me today. I receive wisdom, patience, and discipline to let go of every bitterness, and I choose to be a cheerful person in Jesus’ name. Amen!
