It’s probably happened to all of us at some time or another. Someone offended us by what they said or did!
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, an offense is “something which outrages the senses.” Those who are offended are sometimes described as “hurt, wounded, upset, insulted, disappointed, irritated, angry” and so forth.
It’s unfortunate that offenses ever occur, but the Bible indicates that if we keep our focus upon God and His Word, He will maintain such peace in our heart that we can become resistant to offenses!
“Those who love Your law have great peace, and nothing causes them to stumble.” (Psa. 119:165).
Obviously, offensive things will still come our way, but they need not offend us. The Lord is our reliable source of peace in all the circumstances of this life. “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” (Isaiah 26:3).
Don’t let the devil trick you into taking the cross off your shoulder and replacing it with a chip.
