Not much is known about Obadiah. Even though he wasn't known by men he was known by the Lord. He shares a word from the Lord to the Edomites.
Obadiah writes, "Do not gloat over your brother's day, The day of his misfortune. And do not rejoice over the sons of Judah In the day of their destruction; Yes, do not boast In the day of their distress." Obah. 1:12
Bitterness had caused evil in this family for generations. This brought destruction to their family. Bitterness destroys our relationship w/the Lord and others. The cancer of bitterness destroys His purposes in our lives. "But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing." James 3:14, 16
For generations this plagued the Edomites. Will you let it destroy your testimony? Holding onto bitterness can lead to your destruction and the destruction of generations after you. We read in Joel about the Lord's justice. Do you trust Him to handle offenses in your life? If not, you're holding onto something that's not yours to hold. It's a ticking time bomb. Tick, tick, tick...
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