Foolish

1Chron:19

Hanun was foolish. When David extended his hand of friendship, in view of the loyalty of his father Nahash, the king of Ammonites. He contemned David and his men, based on others advise.

It ultimately leads to war and bloodshed which ultimately leads to defeat.

What could have been a peace treaty ends up as bloodshed.

What could have been a long lasting friendship, ends up as war.

All because of a foolish act of a single person.

This same mistake Rehoboam, son of Solomon makes - 1Kings:12. Because of which nation Israel is divided into two and degeneration of the nation is triggered.

One foolish act can ruin, the outcome, not just your life alone, but people around you, generations that follow you as well.

Grudges that run along families.

People staying with a common wall, but haven't talked to each other for years.

Continuing to choose not to disturb out of that grudge.

But....

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Wisdom is being an agent of peace.

Wisdom is breaking the ice, out of love. Not melting it when you are burning with anger.

Sometimes the other party might not understand. He will make utilize of it and label you as the offender. Ridicule and derision might be offered back in your platter. Sometimes wisdom is keeping quiet. Sometimes it is extending the hand of friendship. But it is always being able to love him as you would love yourself. Forgiving whatever he has done to you. Not keeping into account whatever has been done against you. Even when they would continue to do the same.

I admit! It is extremely difficult and arduous for me to forgive the undeserved and love the wrongdoer who fails to realize and acknowledge that he has done me wrong.

Lord give me wisdom. Lord give me grace. I plead.  You did that on the cross when I was still your enemy. Help me.