Readings:
Genesis 25, 26
Genesis 26:15 NLT
So the Philistines filled up all of Isaac’s wells with dirt. These were the wells that had been dug by the servants of his father, Abraham.
Jealousy.
If what I’m doing is pouring dirt into others’ water — no matter if “I’m helping correct where they are wrong” — no matter if “I have good intentions” — no matter how I’ve justified my actions in my own mind — it will likely be jealousy on some level. Even if it isn’t jealousy, it will look like, smell like, taste like, and feel like jealousy to everyone who encounters it.
So what have I done lately that was complaining about someone else? Judging someone else? making assumptions about their motivations? being overly critical for their mistakes?
Lord, help me to leave all forms of vengeance to you. Help me to remember my calling as your servant is to love you by loving them, and testify what you have done for me.
Harold J. Ballinger 