BBD 07.02.13 Overreacting (Classic)

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07.02.13

Overreacting

Then
Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, and
cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. So Jesus said to Peter, “Put
your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given
Me?” - John 18:10-11.

And
while He was still speaking, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas,
one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him. But
Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” When
those around Him saw what was going to happen, they said to Him, “Lord, shall
we strike with the sword?” And one of them struck the servant of the high
priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus answered and said, “Permit even
this.” And He touched his ear and healed him. - Luke 22:47-51.

A
19-year-old woman in Jacksonville, Florida did try to do the right thing but no
one listened. There was a snake on her porch, and since she was living in an
apartment complex she contacted the apartment manager for help. The manager
told her that snake removal was not in their job description, or at least was
not the responsibility of the management. Shatavia Kearney was faced with doing
something about the snake herself, and so she poured a flammable liquid on the
snake and set it on fire. However, the vinyl siding on the porch caught on
fire, which caused a thousand dollars in damage. Thankfully, the fire was put
out and no one was injured. However, the snake did manage to escape!

The
apostle Peter in the years following the arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection
of Jesus was probably asked on occasion, about why he attacked the High
Priest’s servant. Peter may have rationalized what he did by saying that the
Lord had insisted that they should have swords (Luke 22:36-38) and since they had
been told to have swords should they have not used them? Then,
Peter may have said that you know I just cut off his ear, and the Lord put it
back on - so what’s the big deal? I think that Peter’s
intention was not to cut off the servant’s ear, but to cut off his head. Peter
fully intended to do that; however, using a heavy large sword takes practice.
Peter was a fisherman, and had never received much instruction in
swordsmanship.

Dictionary.com defines overreacting as, “To react with unnecessary or inappropriate force, emotional display, or
violence.” In the case of the snake, Shatavia, did
use “inappropriate force” and most likely, it was with an “emotional display.” I
understand completely because snakes make me very uncomfortable too. We can
understand Peter’s reaction as well; although as it turned out it was
unnecessary, inappropriate, and an emotional display. It almost cost
Peter his life, and if the Lord had not healed the servant’s ear, it would
have. The reaction of Shatavia, also was very dangerous and could
have resulted in her losing her life or even, harming many more people.

The
apostle Peter who had once drawn the sword to kill the servant of the High Priest
with the benefit of many years of hindsight writes, “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith
virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control
perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and
to brotherly kindness love (2 Peter 1:5-7). Therefore, laying aside all malice,
all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire
the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted
that the Lord is gracious (1 Peter 2:1). And who is he who will harm you if you
become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for
righteousness’ sake, you are blessed (1 Peter 3:13-14). For it is better, if it
is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil (1 Peter
3:17).”

For
the apostle Peter overreaction became self-control. Let us learn from these great words of wisdom that Peter shares.
Let us grow in the Lord, and overcome the temptation to overreact.

Copyright © 2013. Ed Wrather. The
Burning Bush website has been online since January 31, 1998. On June 8, 1998
the email version of the Burning Bush Devotional was first sent. Ed Wrather
began writing devotionals in the early 1990s. The distribution of these first devotionals
was primarily through the Burning Bush Newsletter sent to prison facilities
throughout the United States and Canada.

Ed Wrather has retired from
pastoring full-time and has more time to pursue other ministry opportunities.
No matter what the size your church, Ed will come on a love offering basis for
a revival or to share his testimony in the continental United States. You can
make contact at edwrather@yahoo.com or WratherEd@gmail.com

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The Burning Bush Devotional

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to the Email Devotional

Classic from 2006

07.02.13

Overreacting

Then
Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, and
cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. So Jesus said to Peter, “Put
your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given
Me?” - John 18:10-11.

And
while He was still speaking, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas,
one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him. But
Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” When
those around Him saw what was going to happen, they said to Him, “Lord, shall
we strike with the sword?” And one of them struck the servant of the high
priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus answered and said, “Permit even
this.” And He touched his ear and healed him. - Luke 22:47-51.

A
19-year-old woman in Jacksonville, Florida did try to do the right thing but no
one listened. There was a snake on her porch, and since she was living in an
apartment complex she contacted the apartment manager for help. The manager
told her that snake removal was not in their job description, or at least was
not the responsibility of the management. Shatavia Kearney was faced with doing
something about the snake herself, and so she poured a flammable liquid on the
snake and set it on fire. However, the vinyl siding on the porch caught on
fire, which caused a thousand dollars in damage. Thankfully, the fire was put
out and no one was injured. However, the snake did manage to escape!

The
apostle Peter in the years following the arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection
of Jesus was probably asked on occasion, about why he attacked the High
Priest’s servant. Peter may have rationalized what he did by saying that the
Lord had insisted that they should have swords (Luke 22:36-38) and since they had
been told to have swords should they have not used them? Then,
Peter may have said that you know I just cut off his ear, and the Lord put it
back on - so what’s the big deal? I think that Peter’s
intention was not to cut off the servant’s ear, but to cut off his head. Peter
fully intended to do that; however, using a heavy large sword takes practice.
Peter was a fisherman, and had never received much instruction in
swordsmanship.

Dictionary.com defines overreacting as, “To react with unnecessary or inappropriate force, emotional display, or
violence.” In the case of the snake, Shatavia, did
use “inappropriate force” and most likely, it was with an “emotional display.” I
understand completely because snakes make me very uncomfortable too. We can
understand Peter’s reaction as well; although as it turned out it was
unnecessary, inappropriate, and an emotional display. It almost cost
Peter his life, and if the Lord had not healed the servant’s ear, it would
have. The reaction of Shatavia, also was very dangerous and could
have resulted in her losing her life or even, harming many more people.

The
apostle Peter who had once drawn the sword to kill the servant of the High Priest
with the benefit of many years of hindsight writes, “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith
virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control
perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and
to brotherly kindness love (2 Peter 1:5-7). Therefore, laying aside all malice,
all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire
the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted
that the Lord is gracious (1 Peter 2:1). And who is he who will harm you if you
become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for
righteousness’ sake, you are blessed (1 Peter 3:13-14). For it is better, if it
is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil (1 Peter
3:17).”

For
the apostle Peter overreaction became self-control. Let us learn from these great words of wisdom that Peter shares.
Let us grow in the Lord, and overcome the temptation to overreact.

Copyright © 2013. Ed Wrather. The
Burning Bush website has been online since January 31, 1998. On June 8, 1998
the email version of the Burning Bush Devotional was first sent. Ed Wrather
began writing devotionals in the early 1990s. The distribution of these first devotionals
was primarily through the Burning Bush Newsletter sent to prison facilities
throughout the United States and Canada.

Ed Wrather has retired from
pastoring full-time and has more time to pursue other ministry opportunities.
No matter what the size your church, Ed will come on a love offering basis for
a revival or to share his testimony in the continental United States. You can
make contact at edwrather@yahoo.com or WratherEd@gmail.com

Prayer Requests: Many prayer needs are posted at the Burning Bush
website on the Prayer Request page. You can also post your prayer requests
there (Of course, I am always in need of prayer - please pray for me.).

Please join the Burning Bush Prayer Group.
The group began in 1998 and is made up of over 300 prayer warriors. Send prayer requests and receive prayer
requests. To join send an email to: bbpg-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

If you enjoy the devotional please recommend it to your friends. They may
subscribe by sending a blank email to burningbushdevo-join@welovegod.org

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