Hi Brian!

The word for this week is "vengeance". We'll be looking at these two portions of Scripture in the New Testament:

Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. KJV

Hebrews 10:30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. KJV

These are both the Greek word "ekdikesis". Strong's Concordance says: vindication, retribution. Vine's Expository Dictionary says: that which poceeds out of justice, not (as often is with human vengeance) out of a sense of injury or merely out of a feeling of indignation. The word is most frequently used of divine vegeance. The judgments of God are holy and right, and free from any element of self-gratification or vindictiveness. We have been so beyond blessed to hear of how GOD has worked to vindicate Avery, over and over again! Walking in forgiveness and love allows God to do what only HE can do! His promise is that HE WILL REPAY, but HIS is so much better for everyone involved! We are so proud of her, for her great attitude and such hard work, and you and Kristine, too, for your handling of it all! When GOD does it, the favor and blessings just keep coming and building! And those involved in the problem have the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and go on to be blessed, or not! Here is Hillsong with "The Passion" because you "honored His love", allowing HIM to bring "death to death" and all that the enemy tried to do and experienced His LIFE that sets free! We can't wait to hear more of the 'adventures of Avery' and all of your beautiful girls in all of their endeavors! 

Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!