Romans 12:19

“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”

The king of Moab was threatened by the presence of the people of God. Their success made him insecure. When insecurity kicks in, people join forces against the ones they feel threatened by.

Likewise, the king joined with the elders of the Midianites. They met the fortuneteller Balaam and made a deal for a hefty price—that if he cursed Israel, he would be rewarded.

Balaam was known and believed to have words that carried weight. Tempted by the reward, he prepared to go. But the God of Israel intervened and commanded him not to go. Later, the Lord permitted him, but only on the condition that he speak what God put in his mouth.

In Numbers 23, the story unfolds. King Balak took Balaam to a high place to view Israel and asked him to curse them. Instead, Balaam blessed them.

Agitated, the king demanded to know why. Balaam said, “That is what the Lord put in my mouth.”

Still not convinced, Balak tried again. This time he showed only a fraction of Israel, hoping the curse would be easier. But Balaam blessed them even more vigorously, seeing the hand of God in their midst.

Frustrated, the king begged, “If you can’t curse them, at least don’t bless them.”

For a last attempt, Balak showed Balaam the wasteland instead of the fertile land. But the Spirit of God came upon Balaam, and he couldn’t stop praising the house of Israel.

He even prophesied that they would stand undefeated, and declared, “Whoever blesses Israel will be blessed, and whoever curses Israel will be cursed.”

Furious, Balak sent him away. But before departing, Balaam prophesied once more that the people of God would remain victorious over all their enemies.

The vengeance of God hits the enemies in unpredictable ways. The attack is not always physical. The above passage shows God’s way of revenge by turning every curse into a blessing.

Even today, we may face enemies who want us defeated—people who plot, curse, or speak against us. But the Word of God reminds us that when we love Him and obey His commandments, He works on our behalf.

There are people who gaslight us, provoke us, and expect us to lose our peace. Instead of reacting from the flesh, the Bible reminds us to mind our own business, keep building ourselves, and not give weight to their words or plans. Sometimes being still is the greatest weapon God can use—just like the people of Israel, who were unaware of the evil plan to curse them.

The Lord will frustrate the enemy by blessing you more and increasing you more. He will prove again and again that He is among you and that He fights for you.

Your house will be filled with praise, laughter, and peace. Scripture says no curse, no black magic, no power will prevail against you or your household. You will rise above every plot of the enemy.

The Lord will silence every lying tongue and set you as the head and not the tail.

So let not your anger override the vengeance of the Lord. Allow God to work on your behalf.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that vengeance belongs to You. Fill my house with joy, peace, and laughter, and let my life be a testimony that You fight for Your children. In Jesus’ name, Amen.